| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 505912 | Computers in Biology and Medicine | 2007 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Background: This study describes a novel method for accurate evaluations of knee kinematics during arthroscopic reconstructions of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).Methods: Quantitative evaluation of knee stability was estimated by experimental validation on 30 volunteers and by statistical analysis of test repeatability.Results: Proposed method present short learning time, is minimally invasive and thus suitable for arthroscopic techniques. Computed laxity showed a repeatability of 1.5° for varus–valgus, 3° for internal–external, and 2 mm for antero–posterior tests.Conclusions: This method represents a reliable quantification of knee kinematics in surgery, able to improve present intra-operative assessment of knee stability.
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Authors
Sandra Martelli, Nicola Lopomo, Simone Bignozzi, Stefano Zaffagnini, Andrea Visani,