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Looking at The Efficacy of Perturbation Training in Nonoperative Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation Programs for Physically Active Individuals. (Fitzgerald, Axe, & Snyder-mackler, 2000) The purpose of this study was to compare treatment effectiveness between a standard nonoperative ACL rehabilitation program and one that is augmented with perturbation training techniques in returning physically active individuals to high levels of activity. It was hypothesized that subjects receiving the perturbation
Research Methods Karachalios, Hantes, Zibis, et al (2005). Diagnostic Accuracy of a New Clinical Test (the Thessaly Test) for Early Detection of Meniscal Tears. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 87, 955-962. Part 1A- Critique -Quantitative Research Question What is the diagnostic accuracy of a new dynamic clinical test for the detection of meniscal tears? a) This might be of relevance because the current diagnostic gold standard (MRI) is expensive and not always available. b) Are current testing
Christopher et al , 2008 stated that the knee is the largest joint in the body and is a relatively unstable and intricate joint with numerous tendinous, ligamentous, and meniscal attachments, which makes it particularly vulnerable to complex injuries after trauma. ( 85 ) Until the last decade, diagnostic arthroscopy was the only possible way to clarify a doubtful diagnosis. Unfortunately, it is an invasive and expensive procedure, and its overuse has produced unnecessary comp-lications
complained of right knee pain that has been present for 20 years on and off. In the past 3-5 years there has been a greater rate of deterioration. He has had physiotherapy on the NHS and seen a chiropractor at a private clinic but there has been no significant improvement through this treatment. The joint clicks and locks and is often swollen, especially around the joint line. He has had an X-Ray and an MRI where there was nothing significant found, like a fracture or ligament damage. The knee is aggravated
Discussion Christopher et al , 2008 stated that the knee is the largest joint in the body and is a relatively unstable and intricate joint with numerous tendinous, ligamentous, and meniscal attachments, which makes it particularly vulnerable to complex injuries after trauma. ( 85 ) Until the last decade, diagnostic arthroscopy was the only possible way to clarify a doubtful diagnosis. Unfortunately, it is an invasive and expensive procedure, and its overuse has produced unnecessary
Lorenz, 2013). The knee joint consists of many different structures including the tibial-femoral articulation, the patella, and many cartilaginous structures. The meniscus is a fibrocartilaginous, crescent-shaped structure located in the knee between the medial and lateral tibiofemoral articulating surfaces (Mezhov, Teichtahl, Strasser, Wluka, & Cicuttini, 2014). There is both a medial and a lateral menisci, and their function includes loading variable transmissions across the knee joint, shock absorption
occurring injuries in a lifespan. Researchers wanted to conclude if having an avulsion fracture of the anterior tibial spine as a child and having an ACL injury later on into adulthood correlated. By finding a corresponding relationship between these two incidents, it may allow better treatment for an ACL rupture rather than a delayed reconstruction later on as an adult. The anatomical structures involved in this study include the knee, tibial spine (tibia), anterior cruciate ligament, patella,
orthopedic field that specializes avoidance and management of sports related injuries that range from minor to serious incidents is known as sports medicine. New treatments arise everyday that correlate with injury rehabilitation, a relatively new treatment that is performing breakthrough in medicinal science is gene therapy. It displays great potential in getting athletes back into physical activity faster, whilst regenerating injury to complete fitness. Even though gene therapy is relatively new with ten
Skiing Injury Health History: A 25-year-old male injured his left knee in a recent skiing accident. The patient stated that he lost his balance because the inner edge of his right ski got caught while skiing. This resulted in the right leg being externally rotated followed by and audible “pop” as he lost footing. By evening, the right knee joint had become swollen, causing intense pain. The primary care physician referred the case to an orthopedist. Presentation and Examination: The knee anterior