BACKGROUND It has been demonstrated that double-bundle reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament restores knee kinematics better than does single-bundle reconstruction. The objective of this study was to identify the tibial insertion site of the posterior cruciate ligament and the related osseous landmarks to help guide surgeons in the performance of an anatomical double-bundle reconstr...

BACKGROUND/AIM The tibial slope is one of the most frequently cited anatomical causes of anterior cruciate ligament trauma. The aim of this study was to determine the possibility of direct measuring of the tibial slope of the knee without prior soft tissue dissection in cadavers. METHODS Measurement was performed on the two groups of samples: osteological and cadaveric. The osteological group...

Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the results of mobile bearing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) with an intentionally increased flexion angle of the femoral component in patients requiring high flexion. Materials and Methods We investigated 45 knees treated by UKA. Clinically, we measured the range of motion (ROM) and the American Knee Society (AKS) score preoperativ...

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is considered one of the most common causes of progressive adult acquired flatfoot deformity. The etiology leading to the dysfunction of posterior tibial tendon remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to quantify strain on the posterior tibial tendon in cadaver feet exhibiting hyperpronation caused by flexible instability of the talotarsal joint ...

BACKGROUND Failure rates of knee ligament surgery may be high, and the impact of osseous alignment on surgical outcome remains controversial. Basic science studies have demonstrated that osseous malalignment can negatively affect ligament strain and that realignment procedures may improve knee joint stability. HYPOTHESIS/PURPOSE The purpose of this review was to summarize the clinical evidenc...