Association between gait mechanics and ultrasonographic measures of femoral cartilage thickness in individuals with ACL reconstruction

Individuals with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) are at greater risk for accelerated post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis (KOA) [1]. Previous research indicates that approximately 50% of individuals with ACLR have KOA within 10 years of reconstruction surgery [1], and KOA risk is 3 times greater in the involved compared to uninvolved limb [2]. KOA is commonly assessed using imaging techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging, or radiograph [3]. However, these methods have limitations that preclude them from practical use for the purpose of identifying the progression of KOA, including lack of portability, being cost-prohibitive, and radiation exposure [3].
Source: Gait and Posture - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Full length article Source Type: research