2005
Neuromuscular and Biomechanical Adaptations of Patients with Isolated Deficiency of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament
Fontboté CA, Sell TC, Laudner KG, Haemmerle M, Allen CR, Margheritini F, Lephart SM, Harner CD. Neuromuscular and Biomechanical Adaptations of Patients with Isolated Deficiency of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2005, 33: 982-989. PMID: 15888720, DOI: 10.1177/0363546504271966.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrop landing taskControl groupPosterior cruciate ligament injuriesPosterior cruciate ligament deficiencyCruciate ligament injuryCruciate ligament deficiencyPosterior cruciate ligamentVertical ground reaction force loading rateBiomechanical adaptationsGround reaction force loading rateKnee valgus momentGreater vertical ground reaction forceInstrumented laxityInvolved kneeVertical ground reaction forceGreater posterior displacementLigament deficiencyLigament injuryInvolved limbSurgical interventionUninvolved limbControl subjectsClinical laxityCruciate ligamentLaxity examination
2002
Natural History of the Post-Meniscectomy Knee
Lee J, Allen C, Fu F. Natural History of the Post-Meniscectomy Knee. Sports Medicine And Arthroscopy Review 2002, 10: 236-243. DOI: 10.1097/00132585-200210040-00002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPost-meniscectomy kneeSurgical outcomesAnterior cruciate ligament deficiencyNatural historyPre-existing osteoarthritisSignificant ligament injuriesCruciate ligament deficiencyPatients' functional outcomeKnee malalignmentTibiofemoral contact forcesConcomitant pathologyLigament deficiencyLigament injuryFunctional outcomeRadiographic changesChondral damageClinical studiesPartial meniscectomyAmount of tissueMeniscal tearsBiomechanical changesKnee kinematicsMeniscectomyPatient treatmentKnee