Assessing lower extremity coordination and coordination variability in individuals with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction during walking

The knee is the most prevalently injured joint in adolescent athletes [1], and the foremost cause for sport-related surgeries [2]. An estimated 200,000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures occur each year in the United States alone, for which surgical reconstruction (ACLR) is the standard treatment to restore joint stability and function. Unfortunately, Ardern et al. [3] reported only 82% of patients who underwent ACLR were capable of resuming their previous activities, and little more than half of those who return to sport regained their pre-injury level of performance.
Source: Gait and Posture - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Full length article Source Type: research