BACKGROUND The objective measurement of the mechanical component and its role in chronic ankle instability is still a matter of scientific debate. We analyzed known group and diagnostic validity of our ankle arthrometer. Additionally, functional aspects of chronic ankle instability were evaluated in relation to anterior talar drawer. METHODS By manual stress testing, 41 functionally unstable ...

introduction: anterior cruciate ligament (acl) rupture is one of the most common sport injuries. despite present progresses in conservative and surgical treatment methods for acl, the rate of return to pre-injury level (rtp) is low. fear of movement/reinjury (kinesiophobia) is a major hindrance to rtp in these patients. the aim of the following research was to investigate functional tests’ effe...

Electronic equipment mounted on military vehicles is exposed to external shocks and vibrations. This causes problems in tactical operation also cost loss maintenance. Therefore, optimize the test standards for with vibration, dynamic characteristics should be analyzed standardized through actual driving tests. In this paper, internal structure of 2.5tons vehicle designed form a drawer lathe, ar...

BACKGROUND We examined factors associated with the clinical presentation of patients judged likely by orthopedic surgeons to benefit from nonarthroplasty knee surgery. METHODS Consecutive patients presenting to orthopedic surgeons were eligible for the study and 103 were recruited. A trained research assistant took histories, performed physical examinations, and administered a standardized qu...

PURPOSE To mechanically test different reconstruction techniques of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) under incremental cyclic loading and to evaluate the impact of the level and method of graft fixation on tensile properties of each technique. TYPE OF STUDY In vitro biomechanical study. METHODS Four hamstring and 1 patellar tendon reconstruction techniques were performed on 40 young to ...