The effects of weight bearing after ACL reconstruction on joint contracture in rats

CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that morphine administration improves myogenic contractures in parallel with an increase in the amount of weight bearing. Unloading after ACL reconstruction is effective in reducing both myogenic and arthrogenic contractures.PMID:37403736 | DOI:10.1080/03008207.2023.2232881

Source: Connective Tissue Research - July 5, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Akinori Kaneguchi Momoka Hayakawa Atsuhiro Shimoe Akira Takahashi Kaoru Yamaoka Junya Ozawa Source Type: research