Comparison of reaction forces on the anterior cruciate and anterolateral ligaments during internal rotation and anterior drawer forces at different flexion angles of the knee joint

ConclusionThe ALL plays an important role in stability, especially against internal rotation forces, and an increased knee joint flexion ratio increases the stability contribution ratio. In particular, at 30° and higher angles, ACL reflects an antagonist effect and contributes to knee joint stability for rotational and mediolateral transposition.

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Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - March 1, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Levent U ğur Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research