3d Evaluation of the Knee Joint Functioning Using an Ambulatory System: Application to Acl-deficient Knees
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INTRODUCTION Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries may lead to knee joint instability, which in turn may cause meniscal tears and cartilage lesions. Although several studies have shown that injuries of the ACL affect performances of daily activities, the three dimensional (3D) gait patterns after ACL injury and/or surgery are not yet clearly understood. The purpose of this study was twofold: firstly, to develop an ambulatory system based on inertial sensors which enables the evaluation of 3D knee kinematics, and secondly, to compare the differences between ACL-deficient and healthy knees, before and after operation.
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