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Filter by:Background: Cruciate ligament tears are clinically diagnosed by detection of anterior or posterior tibial translation on physical examination; however, this manual method of assessment is imprecise, subjective, and not reproducible. Recently a new instrument, a stress radiographic device and knee stability test (DYNEELAX), were produced to objectively measure these displacements. Objective: To assess new diagnostic methods, in the measurement of anterior/posterior tibial translation in cruciate ligament-deficient knee compared to the healthy knee. Material and method: The MRI, stress radiographic device and knee stability test was applied to cruciate ligament-tear knees that were diagnosed by physical examination as having partial or complete cruciate ligament tears. Each knee was tested under a force 120 Newtons in a posterior to anterior direction to create anterior tibial translation at 20 degrees knee flexion. Side-to-side difference of anterior/posterior tibial translation (mm) was measured from radiographs. Measurement of rotation and translation by DYNEELAX was also recorded.
Multiligamentar knee injury has consequences on knee function (instability, arthritis, life disagreement). Surgical reconstructions have known recent evolutions. The goal of this study is to evaluate functional and clinical results at one year of those new surgical technics. A clinical and functional follow up will be performed before the surgery, then at 6 months and one year.
The antero-external cruciate ligament (ACL) is the ligament located inside the knee, which allows the rotation of the knee by stabilizing the femur and the tibia. Rupture of the ACL is common during the practice of certain so-called "pivot" sports, whether contact or not. It is manifested by acute pain or instability of the knee, following a crack during a twist and/or a blockage of the joint. The diagnosis will be confirmed by a clinical examination and X-rays to eliminate any fracture or tearing and by MRI to visualize the ligament rupture and the associated lesions, in particular a lesion of the meniscus. Treatment is required because the ruptured ligament does not heal on its own and the rupture of the ligament may eventually promote the appearance of osteoarthritis. Two types of treatment can be considered, rehabilitation or surgery, depending on the patient's age and motivation to resume sports. There are several surgical techniques, the most common is to reconstruct the ruptured ligament by arthroscopy using a graft taken from the tendons of the Internal Rectus and Demi muscles tendinous (DIDT). Rehabilitation by physiotherapy is often started preoperatively and immediately after the operation, as soon as you wake up, to find a functional and painless knee. Functional recovery often depends on patient motivation. The main objective is to show that osteopathic care in addition to physiotherapy rehabilitation improves knee functionality in patients 6 months after reconstruction of the ACL by DIDT.
Comparative evaluation of functional results and survival rate of peroneus longus tendon - PLT and hamstring tendon - HT used for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament.
The purpose of the proposed study is to evaluate the efficacy of dronabinol for postoperative pain after arthroscopic surgery of the knee. The investigators hypothesize that dronabinol will relieve pain, reduce opioid consumption and will result in few negative side effects. If this pilot study shows promising results the investigators will expand the trial to include additional arthroscopic surgeries (hip, shoulder) and other types of orthopaedic surgery.
Clinical and comparative evaluation of the results of autograft healing of the tendon of the semitendinus muscle in the tibial canal, after reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee joint, by the method of stabilization of the screw with a bioabsorbable method, with or without the use of autogenous spongiform bone grafts.
The evaluation of the clinical data has demonstrated the conformity of the Polylactic Interference Screw (PIS), with the relevant essential requirements for its use in orthopaedic applications. The Polylactic Interference Screws are intended for tibial and femoral ligament/graft fixation in the case or Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstructions. It has been concluded that the risks associated with the use of the device are acceptable when weighted against the benefits to the patients. In order to improve the clinical data on the PIS, the manufacturer, Biomatlante, decided to assess that the performance and safety of the device are maintained until the reaching of its intended use. In this objective, the goal of this study will be to observe the following parameters: Objective IKDC score (clinical evaluation) Subjective IKDS score (functional evaluation) Safety (report of any adverse event) Follow-up of the patient's recovery
The evaluation of the clinical data has demonstrated the conformity of the Composite Interference Screw (CIS), with the relevant essential requirements for its use in orthopaedic applications. The Composite Interference Scres are intended for tibial and femoral ligament/graft fixation in the case or Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstructions. It has been concluded that the risks associated with the use of the device are acceptable when weighted against the benefits to the patients. In order to improve the clinical data on the CIS, the manufacturer, Biomatlante, decided to assess that the performance and safety of the device are maintained until the reaching of its intended use. In this objective, the goal of this study will be to observe the following parameters: 1. Objective IKDC score (clinical evaluation) 2. Subjective IKDS score (functional evaluation) 3. Safety (report of any adverse event) 4. Follow-up of the patient's recovery