Knee bracing and anterolateral rotatory instability

We reviewed the efficiency of bracing in 85 patients with anterolateral rotatory instability (ALRI). We were able to compare 18 patients using an antirotational brace with 67 using the AC brace (J. E. Hanger, Montreal, Canada). We found the AC brace to offer better overall stability, 71% compared to...

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Published inThe American journal of sports medicine Vol. 15; no. 2; p. 161
Main Authors Coughlin, L, Oliver, J, Berretta, G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.1987
Subjects
Adult
Athletic Injuries - therapy
Braces
Equipment Design
Female
Humans
Joint Instability - therapy
Knee Injuries - therapy
Ligaments, Articular - injuries
Male
Rotation
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Summary:We reviewed the efficiency of bracing in 85 patients with anterolateral rotatory instability (ALRI). We were able to compare 18 patients using an antirotational brace with 67 using the AC brace (J. E. Hanger, Montreal, Canada). We found the AC brace to offer better overall stability, 71% compared to 50%.
ISSN:0363-5465
1552-3365
DOI:10.1177/036354658701500211