2009
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Reconstruction
Giaconi JC, Allen CR, Steinbach LS. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Reconstruction. Topics In Magnetic Resonance Imaging 2009, 20: 129-150. PMID: 20410802, DOI: 10.1097/rmr.0b013e3181d657a7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior cruciate ligamentACL reconstructionGraft reconstructionAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionACL graft reconstructionPhyseal-sparing techniquesCruciate ligament reconstructionDaily clinical practiceMagnetic resonance imagingGraft laxityGraft tearLigament reconstructionACL graftCruciate ligamentClinical practiceSelective bundleResonance imagingDouble bundleConsulting radiologistLigamentSingle bundleCommon occurrenceArthrofibrosisComplicationsHardware failure
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
Posterior cruciate ligament injuries
Allen CR, Kaplan LD, Fluhme DJ, Harner CD. Posterior cruciate ligament injuries. Current Opinion In Rheumatology 2002, 14: 142-149. PMID: 11845019, DOI: 10.1097/00002281-200203000-00011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosterior cruciate ligamentPCL injuriesGrade III PCL injuriesMultiple ligament knee injuriesPosterior cruciate ligament injuriesAdequate physical therapyChronic PCL insufficiencyCruciate ligament injuryPCL-deficient kneeAvulsion fractureSurgical treatmentKnee injuriesLigament injuryPCL reconstructionDegenerative arthritisExcellent outcomesPCL insufficiencyClinical examinationDirect blowKnee stabilizersCruciate ligamentAnterior aspectPhysical therapyPosterior drawerPCL deficiency
2000
Importance of the medial meniscus in the anterior cruciate ligament‐deficient knee
Allen C, Wong E, Livesay G, Sakane M, Fu F, Woo S. Importance of the medial meniscus in the anterior cruciate ligament‐deficient knee. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 2000, 18: 109-115. PMID: 10716286, DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100180116.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior cruciate ligament-deficient kneeLigament-deficient kneeAnterior tibial loadDegrees of flexionAnterior cruciate ligamentFull knee extensionTibial loadMedial meniscusMedial meniscectomyIntact kneeCruciate ligamentMeniscal tearsKnee extensionAnterior cruciate ligament deficient patientsUniversal force-moment sensor testing systemAnterior tibial translationMedial meniscal tearsInternal tibial rotationKnee stabilityTibial translationHuman medial meniscusMeniscal integrityKnee flexionKnee motionTibial rotation
1999
Injury and reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament and knee osteoarthritis
Allen C, Livesay G, Wong E, Woo S. Injury and reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament and knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis And Cartilage 1999, 7: 110-121. PMID: 10367019, DOI: 10.1053/joca.1998.0166.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior cruciate ligamentSitu forcesBasic mechanical propertiesRobotic/UFS testing systemKnee kinematicsACL reconstructionTesting systemKnee osteoarthritisACL graftCruciate ligamentUniversal force-moment sensor testing systemNon-contact mannerCadaveric kneesMechanical propertiesLoading conditionsViscoelastic characteristicsAnterior tibial loadMuscle loading conditionsFreedom knee kinematicsHuman cadaveric kneesQuadruple semitendinosusGraft functionPL bundleAM bundleGraft forcesEarly expression of marker genes in the rabbit medial collateral and anterior cruciate ligaments: The use of different viral vectors and the effects of injury
Hildebrand K, Deie M, Allen C, Smith D, Georgescu H, Evans C, Robbins P, Woo S. Early expression of marker genes in the rabbit medial collateral and anterior cruciate ligaments: The use of different viral vectors and the effects of injury. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 1999, 17: 37-42. PMID: 10073645, DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100170107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior cruciate ligamentMedial collateral ligamentCruciate ligamentCollateral ligamentMedial collateralKnee ligamentsBilateral knee surgeryLigament fibroblastsVivo techniquesAnterior cruciate ligament fibroblastsEffects of injuryEx vivo techniquesKnee surgeryLeft kneeRight kneeLacZ marker geneGroup 2Group 1Cytokine deliveryGroup 3Ligament samplesDifferent viral vectorsLigamentGene expressionWeeks
1998
Effect of combined axial compressive and anterior tibial loads on in situ forces in the anterior cruciate ligament: A porcine study
Li G, Rudy T, Allen C, Sakane M, Woo S. Effect of combined axial compressive and anterior tibial loads on in situ forces in the anterior cruciate ligament: A porcine study. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 1998, 16: 122-127. PMID: 9565084, DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100160121.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior tibial loadAnterior cruciate ligamentDegrees of flexionCruciate ligamentTibial loadSitu forcesAnterior-posterior tibial loadSignificant increaseAnterior-posterior tibial translationKnee stabilityPorcine knee modelTibial translationInternal-external tibial rotationTibial rotationKnee jointPorcine studyLigamentFlexionKneeKnee modelInjury