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Owen MK, Casadonte KR, Thomas NT, Latham CM, Brightwell CR, Thompson KL, Hawk GS, Jacobs CA, Johnson DL, Fry CS, Noehren B. Sex Differences in Quadriceps Atrophy After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear. Sports Health 2024:19417381241230612. [PMID: 38436049 DOI: 10.1177/19417381241230612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Female athletes lag behind their male counterparts in recovery from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Quadriceps muscle size and strength are crucial factors for regaining function after ACL injury, but little is known about how these metrics vary due to biological sex. HYPOTHESIS Female patients have reduced vastus lateralis fiber cross-sectional area (CSA) and lower quadriceps strength after ACL injury than male patients. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 4. METHODS A total of 60 participants with recent ACL tear were evaluated for vastus lateralis muscle fiber CSA, isometric quadriceps peak torque, and quadriceps rate of torque development. Linear mixed models were fit to determine differences across sex and limb for each variable of interest. RESULTS The female group averaged almost 20% atrophy between limbs (P < 0.01), while the male group averaged just under 4% (P = 0.05). Strength deficits between limbs were comparable between female and male groups. CONCLUSION Immediately after ACL injury, female patients have greater between-limb differences in muscle fiber CSA but between-limb strength deficits comparable with those of male patients. CLINICAL RELEVANCE These results indicate that the underpinnings of strength loss differ based on biological sex, and thus individual patients could benefit from a sex-specific treatment approach to ACL injury.
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- Meredith K Owen
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Dr. Bing Zhang Department of Statistics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Dr. Bing Zhang Department of Statistics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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Konishi Y, Yoshii R, Takeshita D. Tactile stimulation restores inhibited stretch reflex attributable to attenuation of Ia afferents during surprise landing. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2024; 34:e14568. [PMID: 38268071 DOI: 10.1111/sms.14568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI) is induced by pathological knee conditions. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of tactile stimulation on reflex changes induced by simulated AMI during unpredictable landing performances. Twenty participants performed six unilateral landing tasks: 15 cm normal landing (15NL), 30 cm normal landing (30NL), surprise landing (SL), 30 cm normal landing following vibration (30NLV), SL following vibration (SLV), and SL following vibration with Kinesiology tape (SLK). For SL, the solid landing platform (15 cm) was removed and replaced by a false floor. Since the false floor dislodged easily under load, participants unpredictably fell through the platform to the actual landing surface 15 cm below. After completing 15NL, 30NL, and SL, vibration was applied to participants' knees to induce neurological changes similar to AMI. After vibration, participants performed 30NLV, SLV, and SLK in a random order. EMG signals in the post-landing short latency (31-60 ms) and medium latency (61-90 ms) periods were examined. EMG signals from the vastus lateralis (VL), vastus medialis (VM), and biceps femoris (BF) were recorded and compared between tasks. EMG signals of all muscles in SL were significantly enhanced in the medium latency period as compared with 30NL. Enhanced EMG signals in SL were suppressed by vibration stimulation in the VL, but the suppressed EMG signals were restored after cutaneous stimulation with Kinesiology tape (p < 0.01). Our findings suggest that AMI could alter motor control patterns during unpredictable landing and that tactile stimulation could restore the altered motor control to a normal state.
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- Yu Konishi
- Department of Physical Education, National Defense Academy of Japan, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Division of Medicine, Department of Health Sciences, Interdisciplinary Graduate School, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, National Hospital Organization, Kofu National Hospital, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Life Sciences (Sports Sciences), University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Keeble AR, Brightwell CR, Latham CM, Thomas NT, Mobley CB, Murach KA, Johnson DL, Noehren B, Fry CS. Depressed Protein Synthesis and Anabolic Signaling Potentiate ACL Tear-Resultant Quadriceps Atrophy. Am J Sports Med 2023; 51:81-96. [PMID: 36475881 PMCID: PMC9813974 DOI: 10.1177/03635465221135769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear (ACLT) leads to protracted quadriceps muscle atrophy. Protein turnover largely dictates muscle size and is highly responsive to injury and loading. Regulation of quadriceps molecular protein synthetic machinery after ACLT has largely been unexplored, limiting development of targeted therapies. PURPOSE To define the effect of ACLT on (1) the activation of protein synthetic and catabolic signaling within quadriceps biopsy specimens from human participants and (2) the time course of alterations to protein synthesis and its molecular regulation in a mouse ACL injury model. STUDY DESIGN Descriptive laboratory study. METHODS Muscle biopsy specimens were obtained from the ACL-injured and noninjured vastus lateralis of young adult humans after an overnight fast (N = 21; mean ± SD, 19 ± 5 years). Mice had their limbs assigned to ACLT or control, and whole quadriceps were collected 6 hours or 1, 3, or 7 days after injury with puromycin injected before tissue collection for assessment of relative protein synthesis. Muscle fiber size and expression and phosphorylation of protein anabolic and catabolic signaling proteins were assessed at the protein and transcript levels (RNA sequencing). RESULTS Human quadriceps showed reduced phosphorylation of ribosomal protein S6 (-41%) in the ACL-injured limb (P = .008), in addition to elevated phosphorylation of eukaryotic initiation factor 2α (+98%; P = .006), indicative of depressed protein anabolic signaling in the injured limb. No differences in E3 ubiquitin ligase expression were noted. Protein synthesis was lower at 1 day (P = .01 vs control limb) and 3 days (P = .002 vs control limb) after ACLT in mice. Pathway analyses revealed shared molecular alterations between human and mouse quadriceps after ACLT. CONCLUSION (1) Global protein synthesis and anabolic signaling deficits occur in the quadriceps in response to ACL injury, without notable changes in measured markers of muscle protein catabolism. (2) Importantly, these deficits occur before the onset of significant atrophy, underscoring the need for early intervention. CLINICAL RELEVANCE These findings suggest that blunted protein anabolism as opposed to increased catabolism likely mediates quadriceps atrophy after ACL injury. Thus, future interventions should aim to restore muscle protein anabolism rapidly after ACLT.
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- Alexander R. Keeble
- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky
- Center for Muscle Biology, University of Kentucky
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- Center for Muscle Biology, University of Kentucky
- Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition, University of Kentucky
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- Center for Muscle Biology, University of Kentucky
- Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition, University of Kentucky
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- Center for Muscle Biology, University of Kentucky
- Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition, University of Kentucky
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky
- Center for Muscle Biology, University of Kentucky
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- Center for Muscle Biology, University of Kentucky
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Kentucky
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky
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- Center for Muscle Biology, University of Kentucky
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Kentucky
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky
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- Center for Muscle Biology, University of Kentucky
- Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition, University of Kentucky
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Stephenson MC, Krishna L, Pannir Selvan RM, Tai YK, Kit Wong CJ, Yin JN, Toh SJ, Torta F, Triebl A, Fröhlich J, Beyer C, Li JZ, Tan SS, Wong CK, Chinnasamy D, Pakkiri LS, Lee Drum C, Wenk MR, Totman JJ, Franco-Obregón A. Magnetic field therapy enhances muscle mitochondrial bioenergetics and attenuates systemic ceramide levels following ACL reconstruction: Southeast Asian randomized-controlled pilot trial. J Orthop Translat 2022; 35:99-112. [PMID: 36262374 PMCID: PMC9574347 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2022.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background Metabolic disruption commonly follows Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR) surgery. Brief exposure to low amplitude and frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) has been shown to promote in vitro and in vivo murine myogeneses via the activation of a calcium–mitochondrial axis conferring systemic metabolic adaptations. This randomized-controlled pilot trial sought to detect local changes in muscle structure and function using MRI, and systemic changes in metabolism using plasma biomarker analyses resulting from ACLR, with or without accompanying PEMF therapy. Methods 20 patients requiring ACLR were randomized into two groups either undergoing PEMF or sham exposure for 16 weeks following surgery. The operated thighs of 10 patients were exposed weekly to PEMFs (1 mT for 10 min) for 4 months following surgery. Another 10 patients were subjected to sham exposure and served as controls to allow assessment of the metabolic repercussions of ACLR and PEMF therapy. Blood samples were collected prior to surgery and at 16 weeks for plasma analyses. Magnetic resonance data were acquired at 1 and 16 weeks post-surgery using a Siemens 3T Tim Trio system. Phosphorus (31P) Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) was utilized to monitor changes in high-energy phosphate metabolism (inorganic phosphate (Pi), adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and phosphocreatine (PCr)) as well as markers of membrane synthesis and breakdown (phosphomonoesters (PME) and phosphodiester (PDE)). Quantitative Magnetization Transfer (qMT) imaging was used to elucidate changes in the underlying tissue structure, with T1-weighted and 2-point Dixon imaging used to calculate muscle volumes and muscle fat content. Results Improvements in markers of high-energy phosphate metabolism including reductions in ΔPi/ATP, Pi/PCr and (Pi + PCr)/ATP, and membrane kinetics, including reductions in PDE/ATP were detected in the PEMF-treated cohort relative to the control cohort at study termination. These were associated with reductions in the plasma levels of certain ceramides and lysophosphatidylcholine species. The plasma levels of biomarkers predictive of muscle regeneration and degeneration, including osteopontin and TNNT1, respectively, were improved, whilst changes in follistatin failed to achieve statistical significance. Liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry revealed reductions in small molecule biomarkers of metabolic disruption, including cysteine, homocysteine, and methionine in the PEMF-treated cohort relative to the control cohort at study termination. Differences in measurements of force, muscle and fat volumes did not achieve statistical significance between the cohorts after 16 weeks post-ACLR. Conclusion The detected changes suggest improvements in systemic metabolism in the post-surgical PEMF-treated cohort that accords with previous preclinical murine studies. PEMF-based therapies may potentially serve as a manner to ameliorate post-surgery metabolic disruptions and warrant future examination in more adequately powered clinical trials. The Translational Potential of this Article Some degree of physical immobilisation must inevitably follow orthopaedic surgical intervention. The clinical paradox of such a scenario is that the regenerative potential of the muscle mitochondrial pool is silenced. The unmet need was hence a manner to maintain mitochondrial activation when movement is restricted and without producing potentially damaging mechanical stress. PEMF-based therapies may satisfy the requirement of non-invasively activating the requisite mitochondrial respiration when mobility is restricted for improved metabolic and regenerative recovery.
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- Mary C. Stephenson
- Centre for Translational MR Research, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore,Corresponding author. Centre for Translational MR Research, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Tahir Foundation Building, 13-03, MD1, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117549.
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- Division of Sports Medicine and Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore
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- Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore,BioIonic Currents Electromagnetic Pulsing Systems Laboratory, BICEPS, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore,BioIonic Currents Electromagnetic Pulsing Systems Laboratory, BICEPS, National University of Singapore, Singapore,Corresponding author. Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, NUHS Tower Block Level 8, 1E Kent Ridge Road, Singapore, 119228.
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- Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore,BioIonic Currents Electromagnetic Pulsing Systems Laboratory, BICEPS, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore,BioIonic Currents Electromagnetic Pulsing Systems Laboratory, BICEPS, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore,BioIonic Currents Electromagnetic Pulsing Systems Laboratory, BICEPS, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Singapore Lipidomics Incubator, Life Sciences Institute, National University of Singapore, Singapore,Precision Medicine Translational Research Program, Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Singapore Lipidomics Incubator, Life Sciences Institute, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Centre Suisse d'électronique et de Microtechnique, CSEM SA, Neuchatel, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Sports Medicine and Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore
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- Centre for Translational MR Research, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- National University Hospital, Department of Rehabilitation Centre, National University Health System, Singapore
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI), National University Heart Centre Singapore (NUHCS), Singapore,Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore,Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI), National University Heart Centre Singapore (NUHCS), Singapore,Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Singapore Lipidomics Incubator, Life Sciences Institute, National University of Singapore, Singapore,Precision Medicine Translational Research Program, Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Centre for Translational MR Research, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore,Academic Radiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore,BioIonic Currents Electromagnetic Pulsing Systems Laboratory, BICEPS, National University of Singapore, Singapore,Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore,Institute for Health Innovation & Technology, iHealthtech, National University of Singapore, Singapore,NUS Centre for Cancer Research, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore,Competence Center for Applied Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine, University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland,Corresponding author. Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, NUHS Tower Block Level 8, 1E Kent Ridge Road, Singapore, 119228.
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Yang X, Li P, Lei J, Feng Y, Tang L, Guo J. Integrated Application of Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Treatment of Atrophied Skeletal Muscle Induced in Tail-Suspended Rats. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:10369. [PMID: 36142280 PMCID: PMC9498990 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Long-term exposure to microgravity leads to muscle atrophy, which is primarily characterized by a loss of muscle mass and strength and reduces one′s functional capability. A weightlessness-induced muscle atrophy model was established using the tail suspension test to evaluate the intervention or therapeutic effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) on muscle atrophy. The rats were divided into five groups at random: the model group (B), the normal control group (NC), the sham-ultrasound control group (SUC), the LIPUS of 50 mW/cm2 radiation group (50 UR), and the LIPUS of 150 mW/cm2 radiation group (150 UR). Body weight, gastrocnemius weight, muscle force, and B-ultrasound images were used to evaluate muscle atrophy status. Results showed that the body weight, gastrocnemius weight, and image entropy of the tail suspension group were significantly lower than those of the control group (p < 0.01), confirming the presence of muscle atrophy. Although the results show that the muscle force and two weights of the rats stimulated by LIPUS are still much smaller than those of the NC group, they are significantly different from those of the pure tail suspension B group (p < 0.01). On day 14, the gastrocnemius forces of the rats exposed to 50 mW/cm2 and 150 mW/cm2 LIPUS were 150% and 165% of those in the B group. The gastrocnemius weights were both 135% of those in the B group. This suggests that ultrasound can, to a certain extent, prevent muscular atrophy.
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- Xuebing Yang
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Ultrasonics, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710119, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Ultrasonics, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710119, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Ultrasonics, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710119, China
- Junior Middle Department, Shanxi Modern Bilingual School, Taiyuan 030031, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Ultrasonics, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710119, China
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- Institute of Sports Biology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710119, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Ultrasonics, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710119, China
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Tim-Yun Ong M, Fu SC, Mok SW, Franco-Obregón A, Lok-Sze Yam S, Shu-Hang Yung P. Persistent quadriceps muscle atrophy after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is associated with alterations in exercise-induced myokine production. Asia Pac J Sports Med Arthrosc Rehabil Technol 2022; 29:35-42. [PMID: 35847192 PMCID: PMC9263390 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmart.2022.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Purpose Persistent quadriceps muscle atrophy is observed in a subset of patients following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) despite the completion of comprehensive rehabilitation. Critically, quadriceps muscle atrophy correlates with muscle weakness and quadriceps strength deficits. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of resistance exercise on myokine levels and muscle atrophy status in ACLR patients with persistent quadriceps muscle atrophy. Methods Sixteen participants between the ages of 18–39 with a Tegner score of >6 and who had undergone ACLR with hamstring graft were recruited for the study. Quadriceps muscle thicknesses were ascertained by ultrasonography and isokinetic strength assessments were made prior to commencing a single bout of resistance exercise training (RET). Blood samples were taken before and after RET and assayed for myokine expression. Self-reported activity level and knee function questionnaires were completed and recorded. Results Clustering by quadriceps muscle size measurements created a non-atrophy group of 9 subjects and an atrophy group of 7 subjects. There were no significant between-group differences in anthropometric measurements, time post operation and knee function questionnaires, but the atrophic group comprised of patients with lower pre-injury sporting levels. The atrophy group exhibited significant lower side-to-side muscle thickness ratios and a decreasing trend in quadriceps strength deficits. Serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) was up-regulated in response to RET in non-atrophy group, but a negative fold change was detected in the atrophy group. Conclusion The dysregulation in myokines plays an important role in patients failing to regain muscle mass after ACLR leading to persistent quadriceps muscle atrophy, which may potentiate greater strength deficits and poor functional recovery.
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- Michael Tim-Yun Ong
- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.,BioIonic Currents Electromagnetic Pulsing Systems (BICEPS) Laboratory, National University of Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.,Institute for Health Innovation and Technology, iHealthtech, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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The body composition phenotype of an athlete displays the complex interaction among genotype, physiological and metabolic demands of a sport, diet, and physical training. Observational studies dominate the literature and describe the sport-specific physique characteristics (size, shape, and composition) of adult athletes by gender and levels of competition. Limited data reveal how body composition measurements can benefit an athlete. Thus, the objective is to identify purposeful measurements of body composition, notably fat and lean muscle masses, and determine their impact on the health and performance of athletes. Areas of interest include relationships among total and regional body composition measurements, muscle function, sport-specific performance, risk of injury, return to sport after injury, and identification of activity-induced fluid shifts. Discussion includes the application of specific uses of dual X-ray absorptiometry and bioelectrical impedance including an emphasis on the need to minimize measurement errors and standardize protocols, and highlights opportunities for future research. This focus on functional body composition can benefit the health and optimize the performance of an athlete.
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- Henry Lukaski
- Department of Kinesiology and Public Health Education, Hyslop Sports Center, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, United States
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Dutaillis B, Maniar N, Opar DA, Hickey JT, Timmins RG. Lower Limb Muscle Size after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Med 2021; 51:1209-1226. [PMID: 33492623 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-020-01419-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is known to have a number of deleterious effects on lower limb muscle function. Alterations in muscle size are one such effect that have implications towards reductions in strength and functioning of the lower limbs. However, a comprehensive analysis of alterations in muscle size has yet to be undertaken. OBJECTIVE To systematically review the evidence investigating lower limb muscle size in ACL injured limbs. DESIGN Systematic review DATA SOURCES: Database searches of Medline, SPORTDiscus, Embase, Cinahl and Web of Science as well as citation tracking and manual reference list searching. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SELECTING STUDIES Individuals with ACL deficient or reconstructed limbs with an assessment of lower limb muscle size and control limb data (contralateral or uninjured control group) METHODS: Risk of bias assessment was completed on included studies. Data were extracted and where possible meta-analyses performed. Best evidence synthesis was also undertaken. RESULTS 49 articles were included in this review, with 37 articles included in the meta-analyses. 66 separate meta-analyses were performed using various measures of lower limb muscle size. Across all measures, ACL deficient limbs showed lesser quadriceps femoris muscle size (d range = - 0.35 to - 0.40), whereas ACL reconstructed limbs showed lesser muscle size in the quadriceps femoris (d range = - 0.41 to - 0.69), vastus medialis (d = - 0.25), vastus lateralis (d = - 0.31), hamstrings (d = - 0.28), semitendinosus (d range = - 1.02 to - 1.14) and gracilis (d range = - 0.78 to - 0.99) when compared to uninjured limbs. CONCLUSION This review highlights the effect ACL injury has on lower limb muscle size. Regardless of whether an individual chooses a conservative or surgical approach, the quadriceps of the injured limb appear to have lesser muscle size compared to an uninjured limb. When undertaking reconstructive surgery with a semitendinosus/gracilis tendon graft, the harvested muscle shows lesser muscle size compared to the uninjured limb.
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- Benjamin Dutaillis
- School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, 17 Young Street, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065, Australia.
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- School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, 17 Young Street, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065, Australia
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- School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, 17 Young Street, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065, Australia.,Sports Performance, Recovery, Injury and New Technologies (SPRINT) Research Centre, Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065, Australia
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- School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, 17 Young Street, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065, Australia
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- School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, 17 Young Street, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065, Australia.,Sports Performance, Recovery, Injury and New Technologies (SPRINT) Research Centre, Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065, Australia
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Gamma Loop Dysfunction as a Possible Neurophysiological Mechanism of Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition: A Narrative Review of the Literature. J Sport Rehabil 2021; 31:736-741. [DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2021-0232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Revised: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Context: Quadriceps activation failure has been observed following various pathological conditions in a knee joint such as knee surgery, pain, effusion in knee, and osteoarthritis also could be aging matter. Those patients are unable to attain maximal quadriceps strength for a long period of time although their quadriceps itself is not damaged. This impairment is termed arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI). AMI has been of concern to clinicians because this weakness hinders the rehabilitation process considerably and delays recovery because strengthening protocols for the AMI could be largely ineffective. Clinically, it is important to understand neurophysiological mechanisms of the AMI to treat patients with the impairment. Objectives: This is a narrative review of the literature. The purpose of this review is to understand the following: (1) Why investigations of only peripheral spinal reflexive pathways are not enough for elucidation of the mechanisms of the AMI? (2) What we know about the role of the gamma spindle system in AMI so far? (3) Could a dysfunctional gamma spindle system contribute to AMI lead neural changes in upper central nervous system? and (4) Concerns that a clinician should take into consideration when deciding whether to apply therapeutic interventions for AMI. Data Sources: The databases PubMed, MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus, and CINAHL were searched with the terms arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI), reflex inhibition, joint mechanoreceptor, gamma loop, corticospinal pathway, spinal reflex, effusion, and joint injury. The remaining citations were collected from references of similar papers. Conclusions: AMI is a limiting factor in the rehabilitation of joint injury. Motor unit recruitment could be hindered in patients with AMI as a result of a dysfunctional gamma spindle system. Clinicians should understand the mechanism of AMI well in order to establish effective rehabilitation programs for AMI. Indeed, AMI is not caused by a single factor, but rather, multiple neural factors can change over time following the appearance of AMI. Therefore, multiple interventions targeting different neural pathways should be combined to achieve the ideal therapeutic goal for the treatment of AMI.
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Raymond-Pope CJ, Dengel DR, Fitzgerald JS, Nelson BJ, Bosch TA. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructed Female Athletes Exhibit Relative Muscle Dysfunction After Return to Sport. Int J Sports Med 2020; 42:336-343. [PMID: 33096577 DOI: 10.1055/a-1273-8269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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We sought to examine the relationship between upper-leg compartmental lean mass, muscle-specific strength, and explosive strength following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Twleve adolescent female athletes with prior anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were individually-matched by age (16.4±0.9 vs. 16.4±1.0 yrs.), body mass index (23.2±2.1 vs. 23.2±2.7 kg/m2), and sport to 12 female athlete controls. One total-body and 2 lateral-leg dual X-ray absorptiometry scans measured total/segmental body composition. Isokinetic dynamometry measured knee extensor/flexor peak torque. Squat jumps on force platforms measured bilateral peak vertical ground reaction force. Paired t-tests assessed lean mass, peak torque, and force between previously-injured athletes' legs and between previously-injured and control athletes' legs. Previously-injured athletes' involved vs. non-involved leg demonstrated lower total (7.13±0.75 vs. 7.43±0.99 kg; p<0.01) and anterior (1.49±0.27 vs. 1.61±0.23 kg; p<0.01) and posterior (1.90±0.19 vs. 2.02±0.21 kg; p=0.04) upper-leg lean mass. Involved leg peak torque (1.36±0.31; 1.06±0.27; 0.97±0.19 Nm/kg) was lower vs. non-involved leg (1.71±0.36; 1.24±0.33; 1.04±0.15 Nm/kg; p<0.01-0.02) for extension at 60 and 120°/sec and flexion at 60°/sec and vs. controls' 'matched' leg (1.77±0.40 Nm/kg; p=0.01) for extension at 60°/sec. Involved leg force (296±45N) was lower vs. non-involved leg (375±55N; p<0.01) and vs. controls' 'matched' leg (372±88N; p=0.02). One-year post-anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, adolescent female athletes' involved leg demonstrated relative muscle dysfunction.
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- Department of Education, Health and Behavior Studies, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis
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- College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
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Turpeinen J, Freitas TT, Rubio‐Arias JÁ, Jordan MJ, Aagaard P. Contractile rate of force development after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction—a comprehensive review and meta‐analysis. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2020; 30:1572-1585. [DOI: 10.1111/sms.13733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2019] [Revised: 05/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- UCAM Research Center for High Performance Sport Murcia Spain
- NAR—Nucleus of High Performance in Sport São Paulo Brazil
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- UCAM Research Center for High Performance Sport Murcia Spain
- LFE Research Group Department of Health and Human Performance Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Science‐INEF Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Madrid Spain
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics SDU Muscle Research Cluster (SMRC) University of Southern Denmark Odense M Denmark
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Birchmeier T, Lisee C, Kane K, Brazier B, Triplett A, Kuenze C. Quadriceps Muscle Size Following ACL Injury and Reconstruction: A Systematic Review. J Orthop Res 2020; 38:598-608. [PMID: 31608490 DOI: 10.1002/jor.24489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2019] [Accepted: 09/20/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Image-based assessments of quadriceps muscle size facilitate examination of structural changes after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and reconstruction (ACLR). Understanding the effects of ACLR on muscle size measures may aid in clarifying the contribution of quadriceps atrophy toward quadriceps strength. The purpose of this study was to systematically review the literature examining the effects of ACLR on quadriceps muscle volume and cross-sectional area (CSA). An online database search was conducted using Web of Science, SportDISCUS, PubMed (Medline), CINHAL (EBSCO), and Cochrane Library limited to articles published after January 1, 1980. Means and standard deviations were extracted for the ACLR limb and the contralateral limb, and sample characteristics from relevant articles. Magnitude of between limb differences were assessed using pooled effect sizes (Hedge's g) and 95% confidence intervals. Eleven articles (five CSA, six muscle volume) were included in this systematic review. Included studies reported negative effective sizes, indicating that the ACLR limb was smaller in CSA or muscle volume compared with the contralateral limb; however, 36% of the included articles reported meaningful difference between the limbs. Quadriceps atrophy may occur following ACL injury and persist after rehabilitation, however, the magnitude of these reductions may not be clinically meaningful and may only partially explain the persistent quadriceps weakness that is ubiquitous among this patient population. © 2019 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 38:598-608, 2020.
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- Thomas Birchmeier
- Department of Kinesiology, College of Education, Michigan State University, IM Sports Circle, Rm 1, 308 W. Circle Dr, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824
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- Department of Kinesiology, College of Education, Michigan State University, IM Sports Circle, Rm 1, 308 W. Circle Dr, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824
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- Department of Osteopathic Surgical Specialties, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
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- Department of Kinesiology, College of Education, Michigan State University, IM Sports Circle, Rm 1, 308 W. Circle Dr, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824
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- Department of Kinesiology, College of Education, Michigan State University, IM Sports Circle, Rm 1, 308 W. Circle Dr, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824.,Department of Orthopedics, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
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Garcia SA, Curran MT, Palmieri-Smith RM. Longitudinal Assessment of Quadriceps Muscle Morphology Before and After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Its Associations With Patient-Reported Outcomes. Sports Health 2020; 12:271-278. [PMID: 32091298 DOI: 10.1177/1941738119898210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Reductions in muscle size are common after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and may contribute to suboptimal patient outcomes. However, few studies have quantified postoperative alterations in muscle quality and evaluated its associations with patient-reported function. HYPOTHESES Rectus femoris cross-sectional area (CSA) will decrease postoperatively but improve at return to activity (RTA), rectus femoris muscle quality (percentage fat [PF]) will increase postoperatively and be greater at RTA compared with preoperative values, and rectus femoris CSA and PF will be associated with International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) scores at both postoperative time points. STUDY DESIGN Case series. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 4. METHODS A total of 26 individuals who sustained an ACL injury and underwent reconstructive surgery were evaluated preoperatively (T0), 9 weeks post-ACLR (T1), and at RTA. Rectus femoris CSA and PF were evaluated bilaterally via ultrasound imaging, and patient-reported function was assessed using the IKDC score. RESULTS Bilateral reductions in rectus femoris CSA were noted from T0 to T1 (P < 0.01). Only the uninvolved limb returned to preoperative CSA (P = 0.80), as the involved limb failed to return to preoperative levels at RTA (P = 0.04). No significant changes in rectus femoris PF were observed across time points (P > 0.05). Lesser PF (P < 0.01) but not CSA (P = 0.75) was associated with higher IKDC score at T1. Lesser PF (P = 0.04) and greater CSA (P = 0.05) was associated with higher IKDC score at RTA. CONCLUSION Substantial atrophy occurs bilaterally after ACLR, and the involved limb does not return to preoperative muscle size despite the patient completing rehabilitation. Quadriceps muscle morphology is associated with patient-reported function and may be an important rehabilitation target after ACLR. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Quadriceps atrophy and poor muscle quality may contribute to suboptimal patient functioning and quadriceps dysfunction and may be important in RTA decision making. Assessing muscle morphology using ultrasound may be a feasible and clinically beneficial tool in patients after ACLR.
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- Steven A Garcia
- School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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The Effects of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction on Individual Quadriceps Muscle Thickness and Circulating Biomarkers. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16244895. [PMID: 31817239 PMCID: PMC6950292 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16244895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Revised: 11/26/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) frequently results in quadriceps atrophy. The present study investigated the effect of ACLR on the muscle thickness of the different constituent muscles of the quadriceps and circulating biomarkers related to muscle atrophy and hypertrophy. Fourteen subjects underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction following injury. Quadriceps muscle thicknesses were measured using ultrasound, and circulating biomarkers in the blood were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) at the preoperative visit (PRE) and at two postoperative visits (PO1, PO2) in the early stages post-surgery. Differences between time points were analyzed using one-way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) tests. The most important finding was that severe muscle atrophy occurred in the vastus intermedius (VI) after ACLR (PRE: 20.45 ± 6.82 mm, PO1: 16.05 ± 6.13 mm, PO2: 13.18 ± 4.7 mm, F = 59.0, p < 0.001). Furthermore, the myostatin level was slightly increased, and IGF-1 was significantly reduced throughout the entire period. Therefore, we suggest that inducing selective hypertrophy in the vastus intermedius during the process of rehabilitation would be important for athletes and individuals who engage in explosive sports. Moreover, inhibiting myostatin level increases and maintaining IGF-1 levels in the early phase of recovery after ACLR to prevent muscle atrophy may provide a pharmaceutical option for rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament injury.
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Flaxman TE, Shourijeh MS, Alkjær T, Krogsgaard MR, Simonsen EB, Bigham H, Benoit DL. Experimental muscle pain of the vastus medialis reduces knee joint extensor torque and alters quadriceps muscle contributions as revealed through musculoskeletal modeling. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2019; 67:27-33. [PMID: 31071535 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2019.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Revised: 02/28/2019] [Accepted: 04/12/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Voluntary activation deficit of the quadriceps muscle group is a common symptom in populations with knee joint injury. Musculoskeletal modeling and simulations can improve our understanding of pathological conditions; however, they are mathematically complex which can limit their clinical application. A practical subject-specific modeling framework is introduced to evaluate knee extensor inhibition and muscle force contributions to isometric knee joint torques in healthy adults with and without experimentally induced quadriceps muscle pain. METHODS A randomized cross-over placebo controlled study design was used. Subject-specific maximum knee joint extension torque and quadriceps electromyographic data from 13 uninjured young adults were combined in a modeling framework to determine optimal muscle strength scaling parameters and ideal torque. Strength deficit ratios (experimental torque/ideal torque) and individual muscle contribution to experimental torque was computed before and after intramuscular hypertonic (pain inducing) and isotonic (sham) saline was injected to the vastus medialis. FINDINGS Decreased experimental knee extension torque (-8%) and vastus medialis electromyography (-26%) amplitude pre- to post- hypertonic injection was observed. Correspondingly, significant decreases in the knee extensor strength deficit ratio (-18%) and percent contribution of vastus medialis to experimental torque (-24%) was observed pre- to post- hypertonic injection. No differences were observed with isotonic injections, confirming the validity of the model. INTERPRETATION Our practical method to estimate strength ratios can be easily implemented within a musculoskeletal modeling framework to improve the validity of model estimates. This, in turn, can increase our understanding of the relationship between neuromuscular deficits and functional outcomes in patient populations.
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- Teresa E Flaxman
- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Ottawa, 451 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5, Canada.
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Ottawa, 451 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5, Canada.
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- Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvaj 3B, DK-2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark.
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- Section for Sportstraumatology, Bispebjerg Hospital, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, DK-2400, Copenhagen NV, Denmark.
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- Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvaj 3B, DK-2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark.
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- School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa, 125 University Pr, Ottawa, ON K1N 1A2, Canada.
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Ottawa, 451 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5, Canada; School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa, 125 University Pr, Ottawa, ON K1N 1A2, Canada.
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Lepley AS, Grooms DR, Burland JP, Davi SM, Kinsella-Shaw JM, Lepley LK. Quadriceps muscle function following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: systemic differences in neural and morphological characteristics. Exp Brain Res 2019; 237:1267-1278. [DOI: 10.1007/s00221-019-05499-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Accepted: 02/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Fukunaga T, Johnson CD, Nicholas SJ, McHugh MP. Muscle hypotrophy, not inhibition, is responsible for quadriceps weakness during rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2019; 27:573-579. [PMID: 30269167 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-018-5166-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2018] [Accepted: 09/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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PURPOSE Quadriceps weakness is common after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Limited neuromuscular activation may have a role in the weakness. The purpose of this study was to use peripheral magnetic stimulation to measure changes in quadriceps inhibition in patients during rehabilitation from ACLR. METHODS Ten patients (7M/3F; age 35 ± 8 years; BMI 26.0 ± 4.8 kg/m2) who had ACLR with patellar tendon autograft were recruited. At 3 and 6 months postoperatively, patients' knee extension peak torque was measured during maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC), magnetic stimulation-evoked contraction, and MVIC augmented with superimposed burst magnetic stimulation to the femoral nerve. All tests were done bilaterally at 30° and 65° of knee flexion on a dynamometer. Central activation ratio was calculated by dividing the peak torque before stimulation by peak torque after stimulation. RESULTS Patients had marked deficits in MVIC, with improvement from 3 to 6 months that was more apparent at 65° versus 30° (P < 0.05). There was significant deficit in stimulation-evoked torque on the involved side that diminished over time, and this change occurred differently between the two angles (P < 0.05). Central activation ratio was lower on the involved side versus the noninvolved side and this effect was more prominent at 3 versus 6 months: combining the angles, mean central activation ratio on the involved and noninvolved sides, respectively, was 91.4 ± 7.6% and 97.5 ± 5.3% at 3 months, and 93.0 ± 7.8% and 95.8 ± 6.8% at 6 months. CONCLUSIONS At 3 and 6 months after ACLR, there were significant deficits in quadriceps strength and activation. Quadriceps activation levels were high (> 90%) for both sides at both time points. The substantial strength deficits at this postoperative period may be largely due to muscle atrophy with limited contribution from central inhibition. Rehabilitation interventions to normalize quadriceps strength should emphasize hypertrophic stimuli as opposed to neuromuscular activation strategies. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II, prospective cohort study.
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- Takumi Fukunaga
- Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma, Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, 210 East 64th Sreet, New York, NY, 10065, USA.
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- Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma, Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, 210 East 64th Sreet, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma, Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, 210 East 64th Sreet, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma, Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, 210 East 64th Sreet, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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Johnson AK, Palmieri-Smith RM, Lepley LK. Contribution of Neuromuscular Factors to Quadriceps Asymmetry After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. J Athl Train 2018; 53:347-354. [PMID: 29652169 DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-463-16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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CONTEXT To quantify quadriceps weakness after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), researchers have often analyzed only peak torque. However, analyzing other characteristics of the waveform, such as the rate of torque development (RTD), time to peak torque (TTP), and central activation ratio (CAR), can lend insight into the underlying neuromuscular factors that regulate torque development. OBJECTIVE To determine if interlimb neuromuscular asymmetry was present in patients with ACLR at the time of clearance to return to activity. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Laboratory. PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS A total of 10 individuals serving as controls (6 men, 4 women; age = 23.50 ± 3.44 years, height = 1.73 ± 0.09 m, mass = 71.79 ± 9.91 kg) and 67 patients with ACLR (43 men, 24 women; age = 21.34 ± 5.73 years, height = 1.74 ± 0.11 m, mass = 77.85 ± 16.03 kg, time postsurgery = 7.52 ± 1.36 months) participated. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Isokinetic (60°/s) and isometric quadriceps strength were measured. Peak torque, TTP, and RTD were calculated across isometric and isokinetic trials, and CAR was calculated from the isometric trials via the superimposed burst. Repeated-measures analyses of variance were used to compare limbs in the ACLR and control groups. RESULTS No between-limbs differences were detected in the control group ( P > .05). In the ACLR group, the involved limb demonstrated a longer TTP for isokinetic strength ( P = .04; Cohen d effect size [ES] = 0.18; 95% confidence interval [CI] = -0.16, 0.52), lower RTD for isometric ( P < .001; Cohen d ES = 0.73; 95% CI = 0.38, 1.08) and isokinetic ( P < .001; Cohen d ES = 0.84; 95% CI = 0.49, 1.19) strength, lower CAR ( P < .001; Cohen d ES = 0.37; 95% CI = 0.03, 0.71), and lower peak torque for isometric ( P < .001; Cohen d ES = 1.28; 95% CI = 0.91, 1.65) and isokinetic ( P < .001; Cohen d ES = 1.15; 95% CI = 0.78, 1.52) strength. CONCLUSIONS Interlimb asymmetries at return to activity after ACLR appeared to be regulated by several underlying neuromuscular factors. We theorize that interlimb asymmetries in isometric and isokinetic quadriceps strength were associated with changes in muscle architecture. Reduced CAR, TTP, and RTD were also present, indicating a loss of motor-unit recruitment or decrease in firing rate.
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- School of Kinesiology and.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs; UCONN Health, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Farmington
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Huang H, Guo J, Yang J, Jiang Y, Yu Y, Müller S, Ren G, Ao Y. Isokinetic angle-specific moments and ratios characterizing hamstring and quadriceps strength in anterior cruciate ligament deficient knees. Sci Rep 2017; 7:7269. [PMID: 28779114 PMCID: PMC5544756 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-06601-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2016] [Accepted: 06/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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This study is intended to find more effective and robust clinical diagnostic indices to characterize muscle strength and coordination alternation following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. To evaluate angle-specific moments and hamstring (H)/quadriceps (Q) ratios, 46 male subjects with unilateral chronic ACL-rupture performed isokinetic concentric (c), eccentric (e) quadriceps and hamstring muscle tests respectively at 60°/s. Normalized moments and H/Q ratios were calculated for peak moment (PM) and 30°, 40°, 50°, 60°, 70°, 80° knee flexion angles. Furthermore, we introduced single-to-arithmetic-mean (SAM) and single-to-root-mean-square (SRMS) muscle co-contraction ratios, calculating them for specific angles and different contraction repetitions. Normalized PM and 40° specific concentric quadriceps, concentric hamstring strength in the ACL-deficient knee were reduced significantly (P ≤ 0.05). Concentric angle-specific moments together with Qe/Qc ratios at 40° (d = 0.766 vs. d = 0.654) identify more obvious differences than peak values in ACL ruptured limbs. Furthermore, we found SRMS-QeQc deficits at 40° showed stronger effect than Qe/Qc ratios (d = 0.918 vs. d = 0.766), albeit other ratio differences remained basically the same effect size as the original H/Q ratios. All the newly defined SAM and SRMS indices could decrease variance. Overall, 40° knee moments and SAM/SRMS ratios might be new potential diagnosis indices for ACL rupture detection.
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- Hongshi Huang
- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Aerospace Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Departments of Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, 14469, Germany
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- School of Aerospace Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China.
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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a common and predominantly successful surgical intervention. But are there specific preoperative patient characteristics or intraoperative surgeon decisions that lead to better or worse outcomes? And can understanding brain function changes of patients after ACL reconstruction reveal insights into the ways that postsurgical rehabilitation can be improved to further enhance outcomes? These intriguing and clinically applicable questions are addressed in this webinar titled "Improving ACL Reconstruction Outcomes," hosted jointly by JOSPT and JBJS. The webinar is based on 2 published research articles-one from JBJS and the other from JOSPT. Participants in this continuing education activity are asked to read both articles carefully before watching the webinar. JBJS co-author Kurt Spindler, MD, discusses findings from a longitudinal analysis that identified certain baseline patient characteristics and intraoperative choices that predicted higher and lower SF-36 Physical Component scores after ACL reconstruction. JOSPT co-author Dustin Grooms, PhD, ATC, shares recently published results of a controlled laboratory study that employed functional MRI to investigate brain-activation differences between patients who did and did not undergo ACL reconstruction. Moderated by Kevin Wilk, PT, DPT, FAPTA, a leading authority on rehabilitation of sports injuries, the webinar includes additional insights from expert commentators Eric McCarty, MD, and Karin Grävare Silbernagel, PT, PhD, ATC.
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Study Design Controlled laboratory study. Background Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury may result in neuroplastic changes due to lost mechanoreceptors of the ACL and compensations in neuromuscular control. These alterations are not completely understood. Assessing brain function after ACL injury and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) with functional magnetic resonance imaging provides a means to address this gap in knowledge. Objective To compare differences in brain activation during knee flexion/extension in persons who have undergone ACLR and in matched controls. Methods Fifteen participants who had undergone left ACLR (38.13 ± 27.16 months postsurgery) and 15 healthy controls matched on age, sex, height, mass, extremity dominance, education level, sport participation, and physical activity level participated. Functional magnetic resonance imaging data were obtained during a unilateral knee motor task consisting of repeated cycles of knee flexion and extension. Results Participants who had undergone ACLR had increased activation in the contralateral motor cortex, lingual gyrus, and ipsilateral secondary somatosensory area and diminished activation in the ipsilateral motor cortex and cerebellum when compared to healthy matched controls. Conclusion Brain activation for knee flexion/extension motion may be altered following ACLR. The ACLR brain activation profile may indicate a shift toward a visual-motor strategy as opposed to a sensory-motor strategy to engage in knee movement. Level of Evidence Cohort, level 3. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(3):180-189. Epub 5 Nov 2016. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.7003.
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Grapar Žargi T, Drobnič M, Vauhnik R, Koder J, Kacin A. Factors predicting quadriceps femoris muscle atrophy during the first 12weeks following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Knee 2017; 24:319-328. [PMID: 27923622 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2016.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2016] [Revised: 09/20/2016] [Accepted: 11/04/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Factors predicting quadriceps femoris muscle (QF) atrophy during the early period after arthroscopic ACL reconstruction have not been extensively studied. It is also yet to be confirmed whether muscle atrophy is a key determinant of postoperative QF weakness. METHODS Mean changes in QF volume, MVIC torque and isometric endurance time were analysed in 25 patients prior to and at four and 12 weeks after surgery. A multivariable regression model of change in QF volume was made from combination of several parameters of preoperative QF size and strength and postoperative joint recovery. The impact of QF atrophy on muscle weakness was evaluated with univariate regression and MVIC torque to volume ratio at postoperative week only. RESULTS The model of QF volume change was significant (P<0.01) only at postoperative week 4, explaining 57% of its variation, where isometric endurance time had a negative and knee extension ROM deficit a positive weight. Change in QF volume explained (P<0.05) 46% of the MVIC torque variation at postoperative week 12. A significant change (P<0.05) in QF MVIC torque to volume ratio was observed at postoperative week 12. CONCLUSIONS Good prediction of QF atrophy in the first postoperative month can be made from studied variables, with isometric endurance and knee extension ROM deficit being the most significant contributors. The atrophy explained a large part of QF muscle weakness, whereas factors contributing to the remaining portion need further research.
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- T Grapar Žargi
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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Kuenze CM, Blemker SS, Hart JM. Quadriceps function relates to muscle size following ACL reconstruction. J Orthop Res 2016; 34:1656-62. [PMID: 26763833 DOI: 10.1002/jor.23166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2015] [Accepted: 01/08/2016] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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It remains unclear what role reduced volume and cross-section area (CSA) of individual quadriceps muscles may play in persistent quadriceps weakness and more global dysfunction following ACL reconstruction (ACLR). The purpose of this investigation was to establish the relationship between cross-sectional area of the quadriceps muscle group and measures of knee related and quadriceps function following ACLR. Thirty participants with a history of primary, unilateral ACLR experiencing persistent quadriceps activation failure participated in this cohort study. Clinical factors including International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, normalized knee extension MVIC torque (Nm/kg) and quadriceps central activation ratio (CAR, %) were assessed in addition to CSA. Quadriceps CSA was measured via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI; Siemens Avanto 1.5T). Quadriceps CSA (cm(2) ) and quadriceps volume (cm(3) ) as well as individual muscle estimates were identified within a 10 cm mid-thigh capture area. Pearson's product-moment correlation coefficients (r) established relationships between CSA and all other variables. Stepwise linear regression established which CSA factors were able to successfully predict clinical factors. Knee extension MVIC torque was strongly correlated with Vastus Intermedius (VI; r = 0.857, p < 0.001) CSA as well as partial VI (r = 0.849, p < 0.001) and quadriceps (r = 0.830, p < 0.001) volume. Partial VI (r = 0.365, p = 0.047) volume was weakly correlated with IKDC score. Knee extension MVIC torque was strongly predicted using VI CSA alone (R(2) = 0.725) or in combination with Vastus Medialis CSA (VM; R(2) = 0.756). Statement of Clinical Significance: Atrophy of the VI and VM muscles negatively impacts knee extension strength following ACLR. © 2016 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 34:1656-1662, 2016.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Human Services, Kinesiology Program Area, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine Division, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Chung KS, Ha JK, Yeom CH, Ra HJ, Lim JW, Kwon MS, Kim JG. Are Muscle Strength and Function of the Uninjured Lower Limb Weakened After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury? Two-Year Follow-up After Reconstruction. Am J Sports Med 2015; 43:3013-21. [PMID: 26460100 DOI: 10.1177/0363546515606126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND After an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, the uninjured contralateral lower limb may become weakened because of neuromuscular changes, proprioceptive deficits, and disuse of the limb; this weakness predisposes the limb to ACL injury. However, no results have been reported regarding weakness in the contralateral limb after ACL injury. HYPOTHESIS Muscle strength and functional status of the contralateral lower limb are reduced after unilateral ACL injury. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS The ACL group consisted of 75 patients who underwent primary unilateral ACL reconstruction and were followed at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively. A group of 75 healthy individuals (controls) were matched one-to-one with the ACL group for age, sex, body mass index, and initial Tegner activity level. The side that was evaluated in each control subject corresponded to the injured limb in the matched ACL subject. Isokinetic muscle strength, including extension peak torque per body weight (EPT) and flexion peak torque per body weight (FPT), was evaluated at angular velocities of 60 and 180 deg/s. Patients were also evaluated by single-legged hop test. RESULTS Compared with the EPT at 60 deg/s in the control group (290.9 ± 40.1 N · m/kg), the value in the ACL group 24-month follow-up (276.6 ± 42.8 N · m/kg) as well as other follow-up times was significantly lower (P < .05), whereas the EPT at 180 deg/s and the FPT at 60 and 180 deg/s in the ACL group were significantly lower than the control group at 3-month follow-up but were restored to normal levels at final follow-up. Results from the single-legged hop test demonstrated that the ACL group performed at a significantly lower level than the control group at 24-month follow-up (158.4 ± 25.3 vs 176.3 ± 24.7 cm; P < .05) as well as other follow-up times. However, both measurements improved significantly as the follow-up time progressed. CONCLUSION After ACL injury, isokinetic extensor muscle strength and functional status of the contralateral limb were reduced, even at 24 months after ACL reconstruction. However, both measurements improved significantly as the follow-up time progressed. In contrast, flexion muscle strength was restored to normal levels. Therefore, care should be taken to restore muscle strength and functional status in not only the ACL-reconstructed knee but also the uninjured limb.
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- Kyu Sung Chung
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, KEPCO Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medical Center and Sports Medical Research Institute, Seoul Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medical Center and Sports Medical Research Institute, Seoul Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Gangneung Asan Hospital, College of Medicine, Ulsan University, Gangneung, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medical Center and Sports Medical Research Institute, Seoul Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medical Center and Sports Medical Research Institute, Seoul Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, KonKuk University Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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Davidson SP, McLean SG. Effects of maturation on combined female muscle strength and ACL structural factors. J Sci Med Sport 2015; 19:553-8. [PMID: 26387610 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2015.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2014] [Revised: 04/29/2015] [Accepted: 07/23/2015] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Relations between lower limb muscle strength and female ACL injury risk are well documented. How these relations combine with key ACL geometries however, is unknown. Identifying how these combined factors are impacted by maturation would benefit current risk screening and prevention efforts. This study compared hamstrings and quadriceps strength and ACL cross sectional area (CSA) indices across three maturation groups. DESIGN Cross-sectional human experimental. METHODS MRI scans of the dominant knee were collected in 35 females stratified into early (9.7±0.8yrs), middle (12.9±1.7yrs), and late (14.8±0.6yrs) maturation groups. Hamstring and quadriceps muscle volumes and ACL CSA measures were obtained. Isokinetic strength data were quantified for dominant knee flexors and extensors. Peak hamstring and quadriceps concentric and eccentric strength per unit volume magnitudes (QCSPV, HCSPV, QESPV, HESPV) were determined. Metrics and select ratios were submitted to a one way ANOVA to determine the main effect of maturation. RESULTS Significant decreases occurred in HESPV (N/cm(3)) and ACL CSA (cm(2)/kgm), respectively, from early (0.188±0.023N/cm(3), 0.007±0.002cm(2)/kgm) to middle (0.157±0.029N/cm(3), 0.005±0.002cm(2)/kgm, p=0.034, p=0.029), and middle to late (0.132±0.031N/cm(3), 0.003±0.001cm(2)/kgm, p=0.044, p=0.018) maturation. A significant decrease in HESPV:QCSPV occurred between early (1.795±0.496) and middle (1.362±0.277, p=0.018) maturation. QCSPV ACL CSA was significantly greater in late (37.26±13.35) compared to middle (25.81±9.17, p=0.021) maturation. CONCLUSIONS Key ratios between female knee quadriceps and hamstring strength and ACL size parameters, which may directly impact ACL injury risk, are substantially different among three maturation states. The results are potentially hazardous strength mismatches in mid-pubertal females, where a smaller (weaker) ACL may be unable to stabilize quadriceps dominated loading strategies.
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- S P Davidson
- Human Performance Innovation Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan, United States.
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- Human Performance Innovation Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan, United States; Departments of Athletic Training and Movement Science, School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan, United States
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Kılınç BE, Kara A, Camur S, Oc Y, Celik H. Isokinetic dynamometer evaluation of the effects of early thigh diameter difference on thigh muscle strength in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with hamstring tendon graft. J Exerc Rehabil 2015; 11:95-100. [PMID: 25960982 PMCID: PMC4415756 DOI: 10.12965/jer.150100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2015] [Accepted: 04/08/2015] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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After anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, which muscle groups are more affected from frequently developing thigh muscle atrophy is a matter of debate. We evaluate the effect of thigh circumference difference between patients' knees who were administered the ACL reconstruction with hamstring tendon autograft and intact knees, on torque between the hamstring and quadriceps muscles. Fifty-five patients at least 6 months follow-up period available were included in our study. Power measurements of quadriceps and hamstring muscle groups in patients' extremities were done by using isokinetic dynamometer. The maximum torque values at 60°/sec, 240°/sec in frequency, positions of flexion and extension were determined. In accordance with our findings it is still possible to encounter the thigh atrophy in average 28 months after ACL reconstruction surgery even under physical rehabilitation programs and appropriate follow-up. It is inevitable for the clinician to consider these changes in diagnosis and rehabilitation stages. It can't be ignored that muscle weakness mechanisms developing in the thigh circumference vary according to the thigh muscle group and knee flexors play an important role in thigh atrophy when determining an appropriate rehabilitation program after reconstruction application.
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- Bekir Eray Kılınç
- Igdir State Hospital Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, Igdir, Turkey
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- Istanbul Medipol University Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, Istanbuk, Turkey
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- Agri Dogubayazıd State Hospital Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, Agri, Turkey
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- Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, Istanbul, Turkey
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Neuroplasticity following anterior cruciate ligament injury: a framework for visual-motor training approaches in rehabilitation. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2015; 45:381-93. [PMID: 25579692 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2015.5549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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SYNOPSIS The neuroplastic effects of anterior cruciate ligament injury have recently become more evident, demonstrating underlying nervous system changes in addition to the expected mechanical alterations associated with injury. Interventions to mitigate these detrimental neuroplastic effects, along with the established biomechanical changes, need to be considered in the rehabilitation process and return-to-play progressions. This commentary establishes a link between dynamic movement mechanics, neurocognition, and visual processing regarding anterior cruciate ligament injury adaptations and injury risk. The proposed framework incorporates evidence from the disciplines of neuroscience, biomechanics, motor control, and psychology to support integrating neurocognitive and visual-motor approaches with traditional neuromuscular interventions during anterior cruciate ligament injury rehabilitation. Physical therapists, athletic trainers, strength coaches, and other health care and performance professionals can capitalize on this integration of sciences to utilize visual-training technologies and techniques to improve on already-established neuromuscular training methods. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapy, level 5.
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Otzel DM, Chow JW, Tillman MD. Long-term deficits in quadriceps strength and activation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Phys Ther Sport 2015; 16:22-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2014.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2013] [Revised: 01/31/2014] [Accepted: 02/11/2014] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Muscle atrophy contributes to quadriceps weakness after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. J Sci Med Sport 2015; 19:7-11. [PMID: 25683732 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2014.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2014] [Revised: 12/11/2014] [Accepted: 12/17/2014] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Quadriceps weakness persists after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Muscle atrophy and activation failure may contribute. This study examined the roles of atrophy and activation failure in quadriceps weakness after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. DESIGN Case series. METHODS Twenty patients six months post-anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction participated. Atrophy was determined as peak quadriceps cross sectional area from magnetic resonance images. Quadriceps activation was quantified via the central activation ratio, while muscle strength was measured isometrically. All testing was performed bilaterally. Hierarchical linear regression and one-way ANOVAs were performed to examine the relation of muscle strength with activation and atrophy. RESULTS Cross sectional area (R(2)=0.307; p=0.011) explained more of the variance in quadriceps strength than central activation ratio (R(2)<0.001; p=0.987). Strength and cross sectional area were lower in the injured (strength: 2.03±0.51Nm/kg; cross sectional area: 68.81±17.80cm(2)) versus uninjured limb (strength: 2.89±0.81Nm/kg; cross sectional area: 81.10±21.58cm(2); p<0.001). There were no side-to-side differences in central activation ratio; however, quadriceps activation failure was present bilaterally (injured: 0.87±0.12; uninjured: 0.85±0.14; p=0.571). CONCLUSIONS Quadriceps cross sectional area was strongly related to muscle strength six months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and substantial injured versus uninjured limb deficits were demonstrated for strength and cross sectional area. Patients may benefit from exercises aimed at improving quadriceps cross sectional area post-operatively.
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Functional outcomes after surgical management of articular cartilage lesions in the knee: a systematic literature review to guide postoperative rehabilitation. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2014; 44:565-A10. [PMID: 24955815 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2014.4844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Systematic literature review. OBJECTIVE To systematically review the literature relative to muscle performance, knee joint biomechanics, and performance-based functional outcomes following articular cartilage repair and restoration surgical procedures in the knee. BACKGROUND Articular cartilage injuries are associated with functional limitations, poor quality of life, and the potential for long-term disability. This review systematically evaluates evidence related to muscle performance, joint biomechanics, and performance-based functional outcomes following articular cartilage procedures, and discusses their implications for rehabilitation. METHODS The online databases of PubMed (MEDLINE), CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, and Scopus were searched (inception to September 2013). Studies pertaining to muscle performance, knee joint biomechanics, and performance-based measures of function following articular cartilage procedure in the knee were included. RESULTS Sixteen articles met the specified inclusion criteria. Seven studies evaluated muscle performance, all showing persistent deficits in quadriceps femoris muscle strength for up to 7 years postprocedure. Quadriceps femoris strength deficits of greater than 20% were noted in 33% and 26% of individuals at 1 and 2 years following microfracture and autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI), respectively. Two studies evaluated knee mechanics post-ACI, showing persistent deficits in knee kinematics and kinetics for up to 12 months postprocedure compared to uninjured individuals. Seven studies showed improved functional capacity (6-minute walk test) over time, and 3 studies showed persistent performance deficits during higher-level activities (single-leg hop test) for up to 6 years postprocedure. Five studies comparing weight-bearing protocols (accelerated versus traditional/current practice) following ACI found few differences between the groups in function and gait mechanics; however, persistent gait alterations were observed in both groups compared to uninjured individuals. CONCLUSION Significant quadriceps femoris strength deficits, gait deviations, and functional deficits persist for 5 to 7 years following ACI and microfracture surgical procedures. Future research regarding rehabilitation interventions to help mitigate these deficits is warranted. Level of Evidence Prognosis, level 2a-.
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Longo UG, Rizzello G, Frnaceschi F, Campi S, Maffulli N, Denaro V. The architecture of the ipsilateral quadriceps two years after successful anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft. Knee 2014; 21:721-5. [PMID: 24636309 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2014.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2012] [Revised: 01/27/2014] [Accepted: 02/03/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND We undertook a cross-sectional study to evaluate the pennation angle and muscle thickness of the vastus lateralis muscle in patients undergoing unilateral anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft, and compared these values with the contralateral non-operated limb. METHODS Twenty three consecutive athletic males who underwent ACL reconstruction using the central third of the patellar ligament were evaluated at 25.9±1.5 months. The International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score was administered, and angles of pennation and muscle thickness were measured by ultrasonography. RESULTS There was no significant difference in the pennation angle of the operated leg comparing to the contralateral leg (12.5°±1.81° in the operated leg; 13.25°±2.40° after the test; p=0.117). Quadriceps thickness in the operated leg was significantly decreased in all subjects compared to the contralateral leg (28.4±5.3mm in the operated leg; 32.7±4.85 mm in the contralateral leg; p=0.007). CONCLUSIONS Two years after surgery, there is no difference in pennation angle of the vastus lateralis when compared to the contralateral side in patients undergoing unilateral ACL reconstruction with bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft. There is a significant difference in quadriceps muscle thickness, which was less in the operated side on the operated side in all patients. Further studies are required to study the influence of muscle architecture on clinical outcome after ACL reconstruction surgery, and whether there are differences associated with the use of different grafts. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Case-control study; level IV.
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- Umile Giuseppe Longo
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, Trigoria, 00128 Rome, Italy; CIR (Centro Integrato di Ricerca), Campus Biomedico University, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, Trigoria, 00128 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, Trigoria, 00128 Rome, Italy; CIR (Centro Integrato di Ricerca), Campus Biomedico University, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, Trigoria, 00128 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, Trigoria, 00128 Rome, Italy; CIR (Centro Integrato di Ricerca), Campus Biomedico University, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, Trigoria, 00128 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, Trigoria, 00128 Rome, Italy; CIR (Centro Integrato di Ricerca), Campus Biomedico University, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, Trigoria, 00128 Rome, Italy
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- Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry Mile End Hospital, 275 Bancroft Road, London E1 4DG, England, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, Trigoria, 00128 Rome, Italy; CIR (Centro Integrato di Ricerca), Campus Biomedico University, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, Trigoria, 00128 Rome, Italy
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Thomas AC, Villwock M, Wojtys EM, Palmieri-Smith RM. Lower extremity muscle strength after anterior cruciate ligament injury and reconstruction. J Athl Train 2014; 48:610-20. [PMID: 24067150 DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-48.3.23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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CONTEXT Quadriceps and hamstrings weakness occurs frequently after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and reconstruction. Evidence suggests that knee injury may precipitate hip and ankle muscle weakness, but few data support this contention after ACL injury and reconstruction. OBJECTIVE To determine if hip, knee, and ankle muscle weakness present after ACL injury and after rehabilitation for ACL reconstruction. DESIGN Case-control study. SETTING University research laboratory. PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS Fifteen individuals with ACL injury (8 males, 7 females; age = 20.27 ± 5.38 years, height = 1.75 ± 0.10 m, mass = 74.39 ± 13.26 kg) and 15 control individuals (7 men, 8 women; age = 24.73 ± 3.37 years, height = 1.75 ± 0.09 m, mass = 73.25 ± 13.48 kg). INTERVENTION(S) Bilateral concentric strength was assessed at 60°/s on an isokinetic dynamometer. The participants with ACL injury were tested preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively. Control participants were tested on 1 occasion. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Hip-flexor, -extensor, -abductor, and -adductor; knee-extensor and -flexor; and ankle-plantar-flexor and -dorsiflexor strength (Nm/kg). RESULTS The ACL-injured participants demonstrated greater hip-extensor (percentage difference = 19.7, F1,14 = 7.28, P = .02) and -adductor (percentage difference = 16.3, F1,14 = 6.15, P = .03) weakness preoperatively than postoperatively, regardless of limb, and greater postoperative hip-adductor strength (percentage difference = 29.0, F1,28 = 10.66, P = .003) than control participants. Knee-extensor and -flexor strength were lower in the injured than in the uninjured limb preoperatively and postoperatively (extensor percentage difference = 34.6 preoperatively and 32.6 postoperatively, t14 range = -4.59 to -4.23, P ≤ .001; flexor percentage difference = 30.6 preoperatively and 10.6 postoperatively, t14 range = -6.05 to -3.24, P < .05) with greater knee-flexor (percentage difference = 25.3, t14 = -4.65, P < .001) weakness preoperatively in the injured limb of ACL-injured participants. The ACL-injured participants had less injured limb knee-extensor (percentage difference = 32.0, t28 = -2.84, P = .008) and -flexor (percentage difference = 24.0, t28 = -2.44, P = .02) strength preoperatively but not postoperatively (extensor: t28 = -1.79, P = .08; flexor: t28 = 0.57, P = .58) than control participants. Ankle-plantar-flexor weakness was greater preoperatively than postoperatively in the ACL-injured limb (percentage difference = 31.9, t14 = -3.20, P = .006). CONCLUSIONS The ACL-injured participants presented with hip-extensor, -adductor, and ankle-plantar-flexor weakness that appeared to be countered during postoperative rehabilitation. Our results confirmed previous findings suggesting greater knee-extensor and -flexor weakness postoperatively in the injured limb than the uninjured limb. The knee extensors and flexors are important dynamic stabilizers; weakness in these muscles could impair knee joint stability. Improving rehabilitation strategies to better target this lingering weakness seems imperative.
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- Abbey C Thomas
- Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO
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Documentation of strength training for research purposes after ACL reconstruction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2013; 21:1849-55. [PMID: 22898912 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-012-2167-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2012] [Accepted: 07/28/2012] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this systematic literature review was to evaluate strength training protocol documentation during rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The aim was further to present recommendations concerning what components (i.e. methods, principles and training variables) could be considered vital to document when it comes to strength training for research purposes after ACL reconstruction. METHODS A search of the PUBMED/MEDLINE, CINAHL and SportDiscus databases was made of relevant literature relating to strength training after ACL reconstruction. The database search was based on relevant medical subject headings terms (strength/resistance/weight training, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction/rehabilitation). The literature was reviewed regarding the way methods and variables were documented in strength training protocols during rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction in peer-reviewed original prospective articles. RESULTS The systematic literature search identified 139 citations published between January 1983 and May 2012. Six studies contained a strength training programme-part of the rehabilitation protocol after ACL reconstruction that met the inclusion criteria. Basic information (i.e. training frequency, intensity, volume, progression or the duration of the training period) regarding the strength training protocols used during rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction was not documented in full in four of the studies. CONCLUSION The results clearly indicate the need of a more standardised and detailed way of documenting strength training for research purposes after ACL reconstruction in order to increase the value of future studies on this subject. This review gives recommendations on strength training protocol documentation after ACL reconstruction to facilitate this goal. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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Bahl V, Goyal A, Jain V, Joshi D, Chaudhary D. Effect of haemarthrosis on the rehabilitation of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction--single bundle versus double bundle. J Orthop Surg Res 2013; 8:5. [PMID: 23510376 PMCID: PMC3605399 DOI: 10.1186/1749-799x-8-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2011] [Accepted: 03/12/2013] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Haemarthrosis and pain adversely affects the functional outcome of ACL reconstruction, especially in case of DB ACL reconstruction due to more extensive procedure. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of haemarthrosis on the rehabilitation of DB ACL reconstruction versus SB ACL reconstruction. METHODS 100 patients were divided into two groups, of SB ACL and DB ACL reconstruction consisting of 50 patients each. An intra-articular drain was put in every patient. The pain was evaluated till week 8 using VAS (Visual Analog Scale). The Functional outcomes were evaluated using the Isokinetic Dynamometer at 3 and 6 months in both the groups. Muscle bulk and Range of motion were also noted in each group. RESULTS The results showed that there was statistically significant difference between the drain amount (n=60.3 ml in SB ACL group vs. n=94.2 ml in the DB ACL group) and haemarthrosis (n=0.7 in SB ACL vs n=1.5 in DB ACL) at week 1 post-operatively. Also the pain outcome improved on SB ACL after day 3 (VAS, n=1.8) as compared to the DB ACL group (VAS, n=3.7). The isokinetic muscle strength was found to be statistically significantly (p value<0.05) better in the SB ACL group in the quadriceps muscle (both concentric and eccentric) at the end of the 3rd month. In the SB ACL group the Quadriceps Concentric strength deficit was 22.32% as compared to 34.12% in the DB ACL group. Both the groups had comparable flexor muscle strength at end of 3rd month. Both the groups had comparable muscle strength after 6 months of post-operative rehabilitation in both quadriceps and Hamstring muscle group. CONCLUSION We noted that rehabilitation of DB ACL reconstruction group lags behind that of SB ACL reconstruction during the first 3 months due to post-operative haemarthrosis & its effects, but show comparable results after 6 months. The muscle strength measured isokinetically and the muscle bulk were found to be greater in the SB ACL group initially after 3 months but was found to be similar after 6 months.
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- Vibhu Bahl
- Sports Injury Centre, Safdarjang Hospital, Delhi, 110092, India
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- Sports Injury Centre, Safdarjang Hospital, Delhi, 110092, India
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- Sports Injury Centre, Safdarjang Hospital, Delhi, 110092, India
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- Sports Injury Centre, Safdarjang Hospital, Delhi, 110092, India
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Tactile stimulation with Kinesiology tape alleviates muscle weakness attributable to attenuation of Ia afferents. J Sci Med Sport 2013; 16:45-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2011] [Revised: 03/16/2012] [Accepted: 04/13/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Konishi Y, Kinugasa R, Oda T, Tsukazaki S, Fukubayashi T. Relationship between muscle volume and muscle torque of the hamstrings after anterior cruciate ligament lesion. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2012; 20:2270-4. [PMID: 22258654 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-012-1888-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2011] [Accepted: 01/10/2012] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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PURPOSE This study was conducted to identify factors other than morphological muscle strength factors that affect injured and uninjured sides of knee flexors with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) lesions. METHODS The study population consisted of 22 patients with ACL lesions. Their hamstring muscle volume was measured on MRI, and muscle torque per muscle volume was calculated as the peak torque of knee flexion divided by hamstring muscle volume. RESULTS The mean muscle torque per unit volume of hamstrings in patients with ACL rupture was 0.09 ± 0.02 Nm/cm(3) at 60°/s and 0.08 ± 0.01 Nm/cm(3) at 180°/s on the injured side, and 0.11 ± 0.02 Nm/cm(3) at 60°/s and 0.08 ± 0.01 Nm/cm(3) at 180°/s on the uninjured side. The mean muscle torque per unit volume of hamstrings in control subjects was 0.11 ± 0.02 Nm/cm(3) at 60°/s and 0.08 ± 0.03 Nm/cm(3) at 180°/s. One-factor ANOVA analysis found no significant differences between the three groups at either flexion velocity. CONCLUSIONS Neurological dysfunction does not appear to exist in knee flexor muscles after ACL injury, unlike the quadriceps. Since the mechanism of muscle weakness will differ depending on the muscle, it is important for clinicians to take this discrepancy into consideration. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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- Yu Konishi
- Department of Physical Education, National Defence Academy, 1-10-20 Hashirimuzu, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa, 239-8686, Japan.
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Snow BJ, Wilcox JJ, Burks RT, Greis PE. Evaluation of muscle size and fatty infiltration with MRI nine to eleven years following hamstring harvest for ACL reconstruction. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2012; 94:1274-82. [PMID: 22810397 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.k.00692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The long-term effect of hamstring tendon harvest for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction on muscle morphology is not well documented. Our hypothesis was that harvest of the hamstring tendons for ACL reconstruction would result in persistent loss of volume and cross-sectional area of the gracilis and semitendinosus muscles. METHODS Magnetic resonance images were made of both limbs of ten patients nine to eleven years after they had ACL reconstruction with ipsilateral hamstring autograft. The volume of the individual thigh muscles bilaterally was calculated. The peak cross-sectional area and the cross-sectional area 7 cm proximal to the joint line was measured for the gracilis and semitendinosus muscles. Data were evaluated with use of the paired t test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The gracilis and semitendinosus muscles on the operatively treated side were evaluated for fatty infiltration and tendon regeneration. RESULTS The mean volume on the operatively treated side was 54.2% of that on the noninvolved side for the gracilis muscle and 58.5% for the semitendinosus muscle. A 7% decrease in quadriceps volume and an 8% increase in the volume of the long head of the biceps on the operatively treated extremity were noted. The semimembranosus muscle and short head of the biceps muscle showed no difference in volume. The gracilis and semitendinosus muscles also showed a decrease in peak cross-sectional area, a decrease in the cross-sectional area 7 cm proximal to the joint line, and evidence of fatty infiltration. There was variable evidence of tendon or scar formation within the tendon bed, with most patients having some tissue that blended into either the sartorius muscle or medial gastrocnemius fascia at a level proximal to the joint line. CONCLUSIONS At nine to eleven years after ACL reconstruction with ipsilateral hamstring autograft, the gracilis and semitendinosus muscles showed persistent atrophy on the operatively treated side with evidence of fatty infiltration and variability in tendon regeneration. There was also persistent atrophy of the quadriceps muscles and compensatory hypertrophy of the long head of the biceps. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Poosapadi Arjunan S, Kumar DK. Computation of fractal features based on the fractal analysis of surface Electromyogram to estimate force of contraction of different muscles. Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin 2012; 17:210-6. [DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2012.675055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Brunner G, Nambi V, Yang E, Kumar A, Virani SS, Kougias P, Shah D, Lumsden A, Ballantyne CM, Morrisett JD. Automatic quantification of muscle volumes in magnetic resonance imaging scans of the lower extremities. Magn Reson Imaging 2011; 29:1065-75. [PMID: 21855242 DOI: 10.1016/j.mri.2011.02.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2010] [Revised: 12/21/2010] [Accepted: 02/20/2011] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Muscle volume measurements are essential for an array of diseases ranging from peripheral arterial disease, muscular dystrophies, neurological conditions to sport injuries and aging. In the clinical setting, muscle volume is not routinely measured due to the lack of standardized ways for its repeatable quantification. In this paper, we present magnetic resonance muscle quantification (MRMQ), a method for the automatic quantification of thigh muscle volume in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. MRMQ integrates a thigh segmentation and nonuniform image gradient correction step, followed by feature extraction and classification. The classification step leverages prior probabilities, introducing prior knowledge to a maximum a posteriori classifier. MRMQ was validated on 344 slices taken from 60 MRI scans. Experiments for the fully automatic detection of muscle volume in MRI scans demonstrated an averaged accuracy, sensitivity and specificity for leave-one-out cross-validation of 88.3%, 93.6% and 87.2%, respectively.
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- Gerd Brunner
- Division of Atherosclerosis and Vascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Konishi Y, Oda T, Tsukazaki S, Kinugasa R, Fukubayashi T. Relationship between quadriceps femoris muscle volume and muscle torque at least 18 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2011; 22:791-6. [PMID: 21599756 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2011.01332.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate motor unit recruitment in the quadriceps femoris (QF) after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture and repair. Subjects included 24 patients at ≥ 18 months after ACL reconstruction and 22 control subjects with no history of knee injury. A series of cross-sectional magnetic resonance images were obtained to compare the QF of patients' injured side with that of their uninjured sides and that of uninjured control subjects. Muscle torque per muscle volume was calculated as isokinetic peak torque divided by QF muscle volume (cm(3)). The mean muscle torque per unit volume of the injured side of patients was not significantly different from that of the uninjured side or control subjects (one-way ANOVA) Results of the present study were contrary to the results of a previous study that evaluated patients at ≤ 12 months after ACL reconstruction. The present study found that high-threshold motor unit recruitment was restored at ≥ 18 months after ACL reconstruction. Thus, clinicians must develop techniques that increase the recruitment of high-threshold motor units in the QF from the period immediately after the injury until approximately 18 months after ACL reconstruction.
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- Y Konishi
- Department of Physical Education, National Defence Academy, Kanagawa, Japan.
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Konishi Y, Oda T, Tsukazaki S, Kinugasa R, Hirose N, Fukubayashi T. Relationship between quadriceps femoris muscle volume and muscle torque after anterior cruciate ligament rupture. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2011; 19:641-5. [PMID: 21107531 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-010-1324-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2010] [Accepted: 11/04/2010] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to obtain evidence to support the hypothesis that motor unit recruitment is reduced in the quadriceps femoris (QF) of patients with ACL rupture. METHODS We compared muscle torque per unit volume in the QF from injured and uninjured sides to normal subjects. If high-threshold motor unit recruitment is reduced in patients with ACL rupture, this reduction will theoretically lead to a reduction in muscle torque per unit volume compared to the control group. The subjects included 22 patients with ACL rupture and 22 subjects with no history of knee injury. To identify the muscle torque per unit volume, the isokinetic peak torque was divided by QF volume which was obtained by MRI. RESULTS Tests revealed that the mean muscle torque per unit volume of the uninjured and injured sides was significantly lower than those of the control group. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that the values of the muscle torque per unit volume of both injured and uninjured sides of patients with ACL rupture were significantly lower than those of the control group, thereby providing indirect evidence of the hindrance of motor unit recruitment in these patients. The results of the present study also indicate that there may be bilateral QF weakness in patients with ACL rupture. Since persistent QF weakness is a significant barrier to effective rehabilitation in patients with ACL injuries, a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms will allow clinicians and scientists to develop more effective therapeutic strategies for patient rehabilitation.
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- Yu Konishi
- Department of Physical Education, National Defence Academy, 1-10-20 Hashirimizu, Yokosuka City, 239-8686, Kanagawa, Japan.
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Barker T, Traber MG. Does Vitamin E and C Supplementation Improve the Recovery From Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery? J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med 2011. [DOI: 10.1177/1533210110392954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Muscular (quadriceps) weakness is a predominant impairment that follows anterior cruciate ligament injury and surgery. This continued weakness impairs activities of daily living and could predispose patients to adverse conditions later in life, such as knee osteoarthritis. Vitamins E and C have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. Herein, the authors summarize the state-of-the science and suggest directions for future research endeavors regarding the therapeutic influence of vitamins E and C, or other antioxidants, on the recovery from anterior cruciate ligament injury and surgery.
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- Tyler Barker
- The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, Intermountain Healthcare, Murray, UT, USA,
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Noronha Neta MID, Braga NF, Augusto DD, Câmara AED, Brasileiro JS. Desempenho do membro não-acometido em pacientes com reconstrução do ligamento cruzado anterior. FISIOTERAPIA E PESQUISA 2010. [DOI: 10.1590/s1809-29502010000300008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Défices sensoriais persistentes após a reconstrução do ligamento cruzado anterior (LCA) podem causar alterações como fraqueza muscular e comprometimento do equilíbrio e do desempenho funcional. Diversos estudos discutem se essas alterações também estão presentes no membro inferior não-acometido e se esse membro pode ser utilizado como referência nas avaliações desses pacientes. O objetivo do presente estudo foi comparar o torque extensor e flexor do joelho, o equilíbrio unipodal e o desempenho funcional sobre o membro não-acometido de pacientes submetidos à reconstrução do LCA, com membros inferiores de sujeitos saudáveis. Participaram do estudo 23 indivíduos submetidos à reconstrução do LCA e 22 sujeitos saudáveis, que foram avaliados quanto ao torque extensor e flexor do joelho durante contração isocinética concêntrica a 60 graus/s no dinamômetro isocinético, à velocidade média de oscilação do centro de pressão em apoio unipodal no baropodômetro, e submetidos a dois testes de salto para avaliar o desempenho funcional. Os resultados não revelaram diferenças entre o membro não-acometido e os membros inferiores do grupo controle em todas as variáveis estudadas (p>0,05). Esses resultados sugerem que o membro não-acometido de pacientes submetidos à reconstrução do LCA pode ser utilizado como referência nos estudos de avaliação desses pacientes.
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Eitzen I, Eitzen TJ, Holm I, Snyder-Mackler L, Risberg MA. Anterior cruciate ligament-deficient potential copers and noncopers reveal different isokinetic quadriceps strength profiles in the early stage after injury. Am J Sports Med 2010; 38:586-93. [PMID: 20110458 PMCID: PMC3158984 DOI: 10.1177/0363546509349492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Isokinetic muscle strength testing using the peak torque value is the most frequently included quadriceps muscle strength measurement for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)-injured subjects. PURPOSE AND HYPOTHESES: The purpose of this study was to investigate quadriceps muscle performance during the whole isokinetic curve in subjects with ACL deficiency classified as potential copers or noncopers and to investigate whether these curve profiles were associated with single-legged hop performance. We hypothesized that quadriceps muscle torque at other knee flexion angles than peak torque would give more information about quadriceps muscle strength deficits. Furthermore, we hypothesized that there would be significant torque differences between potential copers and noncopers and a significant relationship between angle-specific torque values and single-legged hop performance. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS Seventy-six individuals with a complete unilateral ACL rupture within the last 3 months were included. The subjects were classified as potential copers and noncopers. Isokinetic quadriceps muscle tests were performed at 60 deg/s. Mean torque values were calculated for peak torque as well as for specific knee flexion angles. The 1-legged hop and the 6-m timed hop tests were included, and symmetry indices were used. RESULTS The peak torque value did not identify the largest quadriceps muscle strength deficit. Rather, these were established at knee flexion angles of less than 40 degrees . There were significant differences in angle-specific torque values between potential copers and noncopers (P < .05). Moderate to strong associations were disclosed between angle-specific torque values and single-legged hop performance, but only for noncopers (r > or = .32-.58). CONCLUSION Angle-specific quadriceps muscle torque values of less than 40 degrees of knee flexion provide more information on the quadriceps strength deficits after ACL injury than the commonly used peak torque values. Interpretation of the isokinetic curve profiles seems to be of clinical importance for the evaluation of quadriceps muscle performance after ACL injury.
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- Ingrid Eitzen
- Norwegian Research Center for Active Rehabilitation (NAR), Orthopaedic Centre, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevaal and Hjelp24 NIMI, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Rehabilitation, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Program in Biomechanics and Movement Science, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
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- Norwegian Research Center for Active Rehabilitation (NAR), Orthopaedic Centre, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevaal and Hjelp24 NIMI, Oslo, Norway
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Swärd P, Kostogiannis I, Roos H. Risk factors for a contralateral anterior cruciate ligament injury. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2010; 18:277-91. [PMID: 20062970 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-009-1026-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2009] [Accepted: 12/08/2009] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Contralateral anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are together with the risk of developing osteoarthritis of the knee and the risk of re-rupture/graft failure important aspects to consider after an ACL injury. The aim of this review was to perform a critical analysis of the literature on the risk factors associated with a contralateral ACL injury. A better understanding of these risk factors will help in the treatment of patients with unilateral ACL injuries and in the development of interventions designed to prevent contralateral ACL injuries. A Medline search was conducted to find studies investigating risk factors for a contralateral ACL injury, as well as studies where a contralateral ACL injury was the outcome of the study. Twenty studies describing the risk of a contralateral ACL rupture, or specific risk factors for a contralateral ACL injury, were found and systematically reviewed. In 13 of these studies, patients were followed prospectively after a unilateral ACL injury. The evidence presented in the literature shows that the risk of sustaining a contralateral ACL injury is greater than the risk of sustaining a first time ACL injury. Return to a high activity level after a unilateral ACL injury was the most important risk factor of sustaining a contralateral ACL injury. There was inconclusive evidence of the relevance of factors such as female gender, family history of ACL injuries, and a narrow intercondylar notch, as risk factors for a contralateral ACL injury. Risk factors acquired secondary to the ACL injury, such as altered biomechanics and altered neuromuscular function, affecting both the injured and the contralateral leg, most likely, further increase the risk of a contralateral ACL injury. This literature review indicates that the increased risk of sustaining a contralateral ACL injury should be contemplated, when considering the return to a high level of activity after an ACL injury.
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- Per Swärd
- Department of Orthopaedics, Lund University and Lund University Hospital, 221 85 Lund, Sweden.
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Longitudinal changes of neuromuscular quadriceps function after reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. CURRENT ORTHOPAEDIC PRACTICE 2009. [DOI: 10.1097/bco.0b013e318193bfc7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Südhoff I, de Guise JA, Nordez A, Jolivet E, Bonneau D, Khoury V, Skalli W. 3D-patient-specific geometry of the muscles involved in knee motion from selected MRI images. Med Biol Eng Comput 2009; 47:579-87. [PMID: 19277749 DOI: 10.1007/s11517-009-0466-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2007] [Accepted: 02/12/2009] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Patient-specific muscle geometry is not only an interesting clinical tool to evaluate different pathologies and treatments, but also provides an essential input data to more realistic musculoskeletal models. The protocol set up in our study provided the 3D-patient-specific geometry of the 13 main muscles involved in the knee joint motion from a few selected magnetic resonance images (MRIs). The contours of the muscles were identified on five to seven MRI axial slices. A parametric-specific object was then constructed for each muscle and deformed to fit those contours. The 13 muscles were obtained within 1 h, with less than 5% volume error and 5 mm point-surface error (2RMS). From this geometry, muscle volumes and volumic fractions of asymptomatic and anterior cruciate ligament deficient subjects could easily be computed and compared to previous studies. This protocol provides an interesting precision/time trade-off to obtain patient-specific muscular geometry.
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- I Südhoff
- Arts et Metiers Paristech, CNRS, Paris, France.
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Konishi Y, Fukubayashi T. Relationship between muscle volume and muscle torque of the hamstrings after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. J Sci Med Sport 2008; 13:101-5. [PMID: 18964233 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2008.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2008] [Revised: 07/15/2008] [Accepted: 08/08/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The muscle torque per unit volume of the hamstrings on the injured and uninjured sides in patients with ACL reconstruction were compared with participants with no history of knee injury to examine whether a similar mechanism leading to quadriceps weakness exists in the hamstrings of these patients. The study population consisted of 18 and 52 patients at <or=6 and 12 months after ACL reconstruction, respectively, and 35 healthy controls. The hamstring volume was measured on MRI. To identify the muscle torque per unit volume, the peak torque of knee flexion was divided by the hamstring volume. Most muscle torque per unit volume indexes were not significantly different between the patients at <or=6 months (injured side: 0.133+/-0.03 Nm/cm(3), 60 degrees /s; 0.107+/-0.03 Nm/cm(3), 180 degrees /s; uninjured side: 0.139+/-0.02 Nm/cm(3), 60 degrees /s; 0.107+/-0.02 Nm/cm(3), 180 degrees /s) and controls (0.170+/-0.05 Nm/cm(3), 60 degrees /s; 0.121+/-0.05 Nm/cm(3), 180 degrees /s). However, the muscle torque per unit volume of patients at 12 months in both injured (0.118+/-0.03 Nm/cm(3), 60 degrees /s; 0.092+/-0.02 Nm/cm(3), 180 degrees /s) and uninjured sides (0.120+/-0.03 Nm/cm(3) at 60 degrees /s; 0.094+/-0.02 Nm/cm(3), 180 degrees /s) were significantly lower than those of controls (P<0.01). We found no evidence of recruitment disorder in the hamstrings of the patients. The results of this study indicated that the mechanism of muscle weakness of the hamstrings after reconstruction was different from that of the quadriceps, although the precise mechanism remains to be determined.
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- Yu Konishi
- Department of Physical Education, National Defence Academy, Kanagawa, Japan.
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Ingersoll CD, Grindstaff TL, Pietrosimone BG, Hart JM. Neuromuscular Consequences of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury. Clin Sports Med 2008; 27:383-404, vii. [DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2008.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 163] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Pua YH, Bryant AL, Steele JR, Newton RU, Wrigley TV. Isokinetic Dynamometry in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury and Reconstruction. ANNALS OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, SINGAPORE 2008. [DOI: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.v37n4p330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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The use of isokinetic dynamometry has often been criticised based on the face-validity argument that isokinetic movements poorly resemble the everyday multi-segmented, dynamic activities of human movements. In the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction or deficiency population where muscle deficits are ubiquitous, this review paper has made a case for using isokinetic dynamometry to isolate and quantify these deficits in a safe and controlled manner. More importantly, the usefulness of isokinetic dynamometry, as applied in individuals with ACL reconstruction or deficiency, is attested by its established known-group and convergent validity. Known-group validity is demonstrated by the extent to which a given isokinetic measure is able to identify individuals who could and could not resume pre-morbid athletic or strenuous activities with minimal functional limitations following an ACL injury. Convergent validity is demonstrated by the extent to which a given isokinetic measure closely associates with self-report measures of knee function in individuals with ACL reconstruction. A basic understanding of the measurement properties of isokinetic dynamometry will guide the clinicians in providing reasoned interventions and advancing the clinical care of their clients.
Key words: Biomechanics, Knee, Validity
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