Essays about: "anterior cruciate ligament ACL injury"

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  1. 6. A retrospective cohort study evaluating the risk of re-arthroscopy two years after Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Rasmus Erlandsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Anterior Cruciate Ligament; ACL; ACL-reconstruction; The Swedish National Anterior Cruciate Ligament register; Region Örebro county;

    Abstract : Introduction: The Anterior Cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most important ligaments in the knee providing joint stability. Rupture of ACL is the most common sports injury. About half of the patients undergo surgical reconstruction. The Orthopaedic clinic in Region Örebro county underwent a reorganization in 2016. READ MORE

  3. 7. Incidence of meniscal tears and cartilage lesions at the time of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in Region Örebro County – a retrospective cohort study

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Joakim Dahlgren; [2020]
    Keywords : Registry; anterior cruciate ligament ACL ; reconstruction; meniscal tears; cartilage lesions;

    Abstract : Introduction: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a supporting ligament in the knee. ACL injuries are associated with concomitant meniscal tears and cartilage lesions. READ MORE

  4. 8. Kinesiophobia after ACL injury: specific situations and movements : A semi-qualitative exploratory study

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Avdelningen för fysioterapi

    Author : Iva Kadiyska; Viktoria Marklund; [2020]
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    Abstract : Background: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most commonly injured ligament in the human body. The injury often occurs in pivoting sports. A common consequence after ACL injury is kinesiophobia, which can contribute to prolonged rehabilitation and delayed return to sport. READ MORE

  5. 9. ACL reconstruction with a hamstring graft, can a forced foot dorsiflexion alter isokinetic knee flexion performance - a pilot study

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Hälsa och rehabilitering

    Author : Kristoffer Lindbäck; [2019]
    Keywords : Biodex; EMG; Gastrocnemius; Knee flexion; Muscle activation;

    Abstract : Abstract Introduction: The prevalence of anterior cruciate ligament tear is around 7000 every year within the swedish population and 95% of reconstructive surgery was with a hamstring tendon graft. Six months post surgery a 13% decrease in knee flexion strength compared to non injured side. READ MORE

  6. 10. Isokinetic lower-limb strength and injury risk among alpine skiers : A retrospective study

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Idrottsmedicin

    Author : Olle Hörnfeldt; [2018]
    Keywords : Prevention; Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; Hamstring to quadriceps ratio; Limb symmetry index;

    Abstract : ACL injuries are severe injuries and also the most common diagnosis among alpine skiers. The purpose of this study was to evaluate alpine skiers isokinetic strength and the risk of ACL injury. READ MORE