Height, Weight, and BMI Predict Intra-articular Injuries Observed During ACL Reconstruction: Evaluation of 456 Cases From a Prospective ACL Database

Bowers, Andrea L.; Spindler, Kurt P.; McCarty, Eric C.; Arrigain, Susana

doi:10.1097/00042752-200501000-00003

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“…Similarly, the thickness of the LFC cartilage being less on the paretic limb (less than the contralateral LFC and less than the ipsilateral MFC) and being negatively correlated with disease duration in our study might be attributed to insufficient loading and altered joint mechanics. Here, our (weak) correlation results between BMI and the thickness of MFC seem to be in agreement with those of a previous study that reported that BMI better predicted MFC lesions (Bowers et al, 2005).…”

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Ultrasonographic measurement of the femoral cartilage thickness in hemiparetic patients after stroke

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Kara

et al. 2012

International Journal of Rehabilitation Research

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The aim of the study was to evaluate the femoral cartilage thicknesses of hemiparetic patients after stroke using musculoskeletal ultrasonography and to determine whether there is any correlation between cartilage thicknesses and the clinical characteristics of the patients. Femoral cartilage thicknesses of both knees were measured in 87 (33 women, 54 men) hemiparetic patients. The mean age of the patients was 61.8 years (SD 11.1 years, range 32-87 years) and the mean duration of stroke was 12.3 months (SD 10.5 months, range 1-36 months). The outcome was measured in terms of motor recovery (Brunnstrom stages), spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale), walking ability (Functional Ambulation Categories), and motor functioning (Functional Independence Measurement instrument). Ultrasonographic measurements were made axially from the suprapatellar window using linear probes while the patients' knees were held in maximum flexion. Three (midpoint) measurements were taken from both knees [lateral condyle (LFC), intercondylar area, and medial condyle (MFC)]. The mean cartilage thicknesses were found to be less on the paretic side (statistically significant only for LFC) when compared with the nonparetic side. Cartilage thickness values were found to be negatively correlated with the duration of immobilization (with paretic side LFC) and BMI (with both sides' MFC) and positively correlated with the Functional Independence Measurement motor score (with paretic side LFC) and the Functional Ambulation Categories scores (with both sides' LFC and MFC). Femoral cartilage is thinner on the paretic side in stroke patients. As the thickness values correlate with the duration of the disease and the ambulatory status of the patients, we suggest that early mobilization would be important in maintaining their cartilage integrity.

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confidence: 93%

Ultrasonographic measurement of the femoral cartilage thickness in hemiparetic patients after stroke

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Kara

et al. 2012

International Journal of Rehabilitation Research

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“…These results were statistically significant (p \ 0.01), but may have been biased by the fact that most female patients in this study were involved in non-contact sports (cycling, gym activities, etc.). Several studies with a longer follow-up period found no sex differences in return to sport [8,[11][12][13].…”

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Return to recreational sports activity after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a one- to six-year follow-up study

Rodríguez-Roiz

Caballero

Ares

et al. 2015

Arch Orthop Trauma Surg

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“…An isolated acute ACL rupture occurs in < 10% of the cases [24][25][26]. Concomitant injuries include meniscus, articular and subchondral bone injuries, as well as collateral ligament tears.…”

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“…Concomitant injuries include meniscus, articular and subchondral bone injuries, as well as collateral ligament tears. ACL tears are mostly associated with meniscal injuries, with a high prevalence of 60%-75% [27,[24][25][26]. O'Donoghue first described the "unhappy triad" in 1950, in which he described an ACL tear, a medial collateral ligament (MCL) tear, and medial meniscal injury [28].…”

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State-of-the-art anterior cruciate ligament tears: A primer for primary care physicians

Salzler

Nwachukwu

Rosas

et al. 2015

The Physician and Sportsmedicine

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The purpose of this article is to provide primary care physicians and other members of the medical community with an updated, general review on the subject of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. We aim to enhance awareness of these injuries and to prepare those practicing in the primary care setting to address these injuries. Because ACL injuries are quite common, it is very likely that a primary care physician will encounter these injuries and need to address them acutely. The current literature is replete with new concepts and controversies regarding ACL injuries, and this article provides a concise review for our target audience in regard to the care of a patient with an ACL injury. This article is composed of an overview with current epidemiologic data, basic anatomy and physiology, clinical presentation, physical examination findings, imaging modalities, and treatment options. After reading this short article, a medical care provider should understand ACL injuries and their appropriate management.

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Height, Weight, and BMI Predict Intra-articular Injuries Observed During ACL Reconstruction: Evaluation of 456 Cases From a Prospective ACL Database

Cited by 70 publications

References 18 publications

Ultrasonographic measurement of the femoral cartilage thickness in hemiparetic patients after stroke

Ultrasonographic measurement of the femoral cartilage thickness in hemiparetic patients after stroke

Return to recreational sports activity after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a one- to six-year follow-up study

State-of-the-art anterior cruciate ligament tears: A primer for primary care physicians

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