Changes in muscle torque following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a comparison between hamstrings and patella tendon graft procedures on 45 patients.

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We designed a prospective study to examine the influence of graft type (hamstring or patella tendon) on thigh muscle torque recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. 60 patients undergoing ACL reconstruction, using a hamstring or patella tendon graft, were studied and 45 were followed up to 1 year. Concentric and eccentric quadriceps and hamstring torque were recorded, using an isokinetic dynamometer preoperatively, 6 and 12 months after ACL reconstruction. We found an improve...

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Authors: Anderson, J; Lamb, S; Barker, K; Davies, S; Dodd, C

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica
• Volume: 73
• Issue: 5
• Pages: 546-552
• Publication date: 2002-10-01
• DOI: 10.1080/000164702321022820
• EISSN: 1745-3682
• ISSN: 0001-6470
• Language: English
• Keywords: Humans; Follow-Up Studies; Middle Aged; Female; Prospective Studies; Muscle, Skeletal; Recovery of Function; Male; Knee Injuries; Time Factors; Anterior Cruciate Ligament; Torque; Adult; Ligaments, Articular; Tendons