Biomechanic studies reinserting the medial collateral ligament to correct a chronic anteromedial instability of the knee joint

1980 ◽  
Vol 96 (3) ◽  
pp. 171-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. J. Wirth ◽  
W. K�sswetter
Keyword(s):  
Knee Joint ◽  
Medial Collateral Ligament ◽  
Collateral Ligament

Clinical study of injuries of medial collateral ligament of the knee joint

1976 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 547
Author(s):  
Byung Chul Park ◽  
Ik Dong Kim ◽  
Soo Young Lee ◽  
Joo Chul Ihin
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Study ◽  
Knee Joint ◽  
Medial Collateral Ligament ◽  
Collateral Ligament

Heterotrophic calcification of medial collateral ligament of knee joint: a case report

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Ijaz Amin ◽  
Wajida Perveen ◽  
Misbah Amanat Ali ◽  
Umer Ilyas
Keyword(s):  
Knee Joint ◽  
Medial Collateral Ligament ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Joint Motion ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Functional Scale ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Post Traumatic

Abstract Soft-tissue calcification is characterised by the deposit of calcium in the damaged collagen fibres. The pathology of the phenomenon is not fully known. Trauma, spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury have been reported as possible risk factors. Hypertrophic calcification of medial collateral ligament can be post-traumatic with unexplained aetiology. It can restrict the normal range of joint motion, affecting performance of activities of daily living, resulting in disturbance of quality of life. It may be managed conservatively, but if unsuccessful, surgical removal of the calcification may be carried out. Here, we present a case of post-traumatic heterotrophic calcification of medial collateral ligament of knee joint and review of current literature. Keywords: Heterotrophic calcification, Lower extremity functional scale, medial collateral ligament, Continuous...

EFFECTS OF DIABETES AND EXERCISE ON SOFT CONNECTIVE TISSUE PROPERTIES AT THE KNEE IN THE RAT

2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (02) ◽  
pp. 95-104
Author(s):  
Kenneth J. Fischer ◽  
Elizabeth A. Novak ◽  
Irina V. Smirnova ◽  
G. Kesava Reddy ◽  
Lisa Stehno-Bittel
Keyword(s):  
Stress Relaxation ◽  
Connective Tissue ◽  
Knee Joint ◽  
Medial Collateral Ligament ◽  
Joint Stiffness ◽  
Joint Capsule ◽  
Diabetic Group ◽  
Type I ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Posterior Tibial

The primary diabetes-related health concerns are neuropathy and cardiovascular changes. Connective tissue changes can also affect quality of life by increasing ligament and joint capsule stiffness, impairing proprioception, limiting function, and leading to greater risk of falling. Our objectives were to evaluate effects of Type I diabetes and exercise on medial collateral ligament properties and overall knee-joint stiffness and stress relaxation. Thirty-four male Sprague–Dawley rats, approximately two months old, were divided into three groups—sedentary controls (n=10), sedentary diabetics (n=10) and exercised diabetics (n=14). Diabetes was induced by streptozotocin injection. Exercised rats ran 5 days/week, 1 hr/day, at 20 m/min. All animals were sacrificed seven weeks after induction of diabetes. Stiffness and stress relaxation of the whole knee joint was tested in distraction and anterior–posterior tibial displacement. The joint capsule and knee ligaments were then sectioned, preserving the medial collateral ligament (MCL). The MCL structural properties were tested by knee distraction at a flexion angle of 40°. Whole joint stiffness was 23% higher for anterior tibial displacement in the exercised diabetic group, and 31% higher for posterior tibial displacement, compared to controls. Whole joint stress relaxation in distraction was 25% lower for the exercised diabetic group. No differences were found for MCL properties. Diabetes and exercise clearly increased joint stiffness. The effects may be due to tissue adaptation, but appear more likely to be due to increased blood flow that promotes increased tissue glycation in the joint capsule.

MR Imaging of Medial Collateral Ligament Injury and Associated Internal Knee Joint Injury

1996 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 799
Author(s):  
Chae Ha Lim ◽  
Sun Kyoung Lee ◽  
Dong Hun Lim ◽  
Young Sook Kim ◽  
Ju Nam Byun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mr Imaging ◽  
Knee Joint ◽  
Medial Collateral Ligament ◽  
Ligament Injury ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Joint Injury ◽  
Medial Collateral Ligament Injury ◽  
Knee Joint Injury

scholarly journals Strength of medial structures of the knee joint are decreased by isolated injury to the medial collateral ligament and subsequent joint immobilization

2005 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 1191-1198 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. M. Thornton ◽  
J. C. Johnson ◽  
R. V. Maser ◽  
L. L. Marchuk ◽  
N. G. Shrive ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Joint ◽  
Medial Collateral Ligament ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Isolated Injury
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document