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Tibiofemoral Alignment: Contributing Factors to Noncontact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 10/05/09

Boden BP et al. – As the limb moves toward the provocative landing position, the anatomical alignment based on slope and contact characteristics places the knee at possible risk for noncontact anterior cruciate ligament injury. An enhanced understanding of the mechanism of anterior cruciate ligament injury may lead to improved preventative strategies.

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Barry P. Boden, 10/06/09

The combination of an axial compressive force on the knee from landing flat-footed, and the anatomical characteristics described in this manuscript likely explain the non-contact ACL injury mechanism.

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American Journal of Sports Medicine, 11/12/09 Relevance Score: 82%

Graft Orientation Influences the Knee Flexion Moment During Walking in Patients With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
American Journal of Sports Medicine, 11/04/09 Relevance Score: 82%

Patellar Tendon Versus Hamstring Tendon Autografts for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
American Journal of Sports Medicine, 10/13/09 Relevance Score: 82%

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With and Without Computer Navigation: A Clinical and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation 2 Years After Surgery
Arthroscopy, 10/08/09 Relevance Score: 82%

Epidemiology of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 10/02/09 Relevance Score: 82%