Isokinetic Evaluation of Internal/External Tibial Rotation Strength After the Use of Hamstring Tendons for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Background: Evaluation of the knee after an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with the use of the semitendinosus and gracilis (hamstring) autografts has primarily focused on flexion and extension strength. The semitendinosus and gracilis muscles contribute to internal tibial rotation, and it...

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Published in:The American journal of sports medicine 2004-10, Vol.32 (7), p.1639-1643
Main Authors: Armour, Tanya, Forwell, Lorie, Litchfield, Robert, Kirkley, Alexandra, Amendola, Ned, Fowler, Peter J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Anterior cruciate ligament
Anterior Cruciate Ligament - surgery
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Athletes
Biological and medical sciences
Biomechanical Phenomena
Bones
Care and treatment
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Health aspects
Humans
Knee
Knee Injuries - rehabilitation
Knee Injuries - surgery
Knee joint
Ligaments
Male
Medical sciences
Muscle Weakness
Muscular system
Prospective Studies
Range of Motion, Articular
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods
Sports medicine
Tendons
Tendons - transplantation
Tibia - physiology
Torque
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Background: Evaluation of the knee after an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with the use of the semitendinosus and gracilis (hamstring) autografts has primarily focused on flexion and extension strength. The semitendinosus and gracilis muscles contribute to internal tibial rotation, and it has been suggested that harvest of these tendons for the purpose of an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction contributes to internal tibial rotation weakness. Hypothesis: Internal tibial rotation strength may be affected by the semitendinosus and gracilis harvest after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Study Design: Prospective evaluation of internal and external tibial rotation strength. Methods: Inclusion criteria for subjects (N = 30): unilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction at least 2 years previously, a stable anterior cruciate ligament (
ISSN:0363-5465
1552-3365
DOI:10.1177/0363546504263405