Contributors to knee loading deficits during gait in individuals following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Clinically, restoration of gait mechanics following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLr) is expected by 2-3 months post-surgery [1,2]. However, despite concentrated efforts to normalize gait, biomechanical studies consistently report the presence of altered mechanics in the surgical limb. Decreased knee flexion range of motion (ROM) and extensor moments during loading response of gait are observed throughout rehabilitation [3 –7]. Moreover, despite improvements over time, between limb asymmetries in knee extensor moment continue to exceed the minimal clinically important difference 2 years after surgery [8].
Source: Gait and Posture - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Full length article Source Type: research