Functional analysis of anterior cruciate ligament braces.
Whether or not anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) braces work has been the subject of some debate. Research efforts undertaken to understand these braces have been divided into two fronts: static and functional analysis. This article explores those issues surrounding the functional analysis of ACL braces.
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Sports Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
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D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000503:physiopathology; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001915:Braces; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D009038:Motion