The American journal of sports medicine
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The International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form was developed to measure change in symptoms, function, and sports activity in patients treated for a variety of knee conditions. Although previous research has demonstrated reliability and validity of the form, its responsiveness has not been evaluated. The purpose of this study was to determine responsiveness of the International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form. ⋯ The International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form is a responsive measure of symptoms, function, and sports activity for patients with a variety of knee conditions.
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The influence of reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament on the patellofemoral force and pressure distributions has not yet been investigated. ⋯ Overloading the medial cartilage after medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction could lead to degradation, pain, and arthrosis.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
A prospective, randomized clinical investigation of the treatment of first-time ankle sprains.
Acute ankle ligament sprains are treated with the use of controlled mobilization with protection provided by external support (eg, functional treatment); however, there is little information regarding the best type of external support to use. ⋯ Treatment of first-time grade I and II ankle ligament sprains with the Air-Stirrup brace combined with an elastic wrap provides earlier return to preinjury function compared to use of the Air-Stirrup brace alone, an elastic wrap alone, or a walking cast for 10 days.
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Altering the tibial slope in an anterior cruciate ligament-deficient knee has been shown to affect anterior-posterior tibial translation. The effects on articular contact pressure of altering tibial slope during a high tibial osteotomy are unknown. ⋯ In knees with chronic anterior cruciate ligament deficiency, posteromedial compartment degeneration is observed. Inadvertent redistribution of contact pressure into this area may be a cause of pain and premature clinical failure after medial opening wedge tibial osteotomy.