Neuromuscular excitability changes in the vastus medialis following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

• Published in: Electromyography and clinical neurophysiology Vol. 49; no. 1; p. 43
• Main Authors: Rosenthal, M D, Moore, J H, Stoneman, P D, DeBerardino, T M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Belgium 01.01.2009
• Subjects: Adult; Anterior Cruciate Ligament - physiology; Anterior Cruciate Ligament - surgery; Female; H-Reflex - physiology; Humans; Knee Joint - physiology; Knee Joint - surgery; Male; Motor Neurons - physiology; Pain Measurement; Patellar Ligament - transplantation; Postoperative Complications - physiopathology; Prospective Studies; Quadriceps Muscle - innervation; Quadriceps Muscle - physiology; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods; Recovery of Function; Transplantation, Autologous; Treatment Outcome; Young Adult

Quadriceps weakness following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is prevalent despite intensive rehabilitation. Diminished neuromuscular excitability is one potential factor that may limit muscular recovery following injury or surgery. The H-reflex provides a measure of alpha motorneur...