The new method combines measuring the tibia with a standard measuring tape and an athlete’s weight in combination with knee motions during landing recorded using standard camcorders. This method can be performed in the office for a low cost.
The method results correlated to the previous laboratory method results with variables ranging from 0.87 to .98.
Read the AOSSM release on the method for detecting risk for ACL damage.
Read more coverage on ACL reconstruction:
– CONMED Linvatec Relsease Bullseye Anatomic Cruciate Reconstruction System
– Study Identifies Types of Patients Requiring Second ACL Reconstruction
– 25 of the Best Knee Surgeons in the United States
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