Effect of ACL Transection on Internal Tibial Rotation in an in Vitro Simulated Pivot Landing

摘要

Background:The amount of resistance provided by the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) to axial tibial rotation remains controversial. The goal of this study was to test the primary hypotheses that ACL transection would not significantly affect tibial rotation under the large impulsive loads associated with a simulated pivot landing but would increase anterior tibial translation.