To the Editor:Anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)rupture is a frequent knee injury that modifies knee joint kinematics,including intra-articular motions and forces,leading to recurrent functional instability of the knee.W...To the Editor:Anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)rupture is a frequent knee injury that modifies knee joint kinematics,including intra-articular motions and forces,leading to recurrent functional instability of the knee.With an estimated 200,000 ACL ruptures annually in the United States,ACL ruptures are prevalent,especially in young,physically active individuals.[1]Restoring knee morphology,stability,and function is the aim of conventional therapy,which is ACL reconstruction(ACLR).[2]Previous studies have evaluated gait function at different time points before and after ACLR to quantify impairments in movement patterns and knee joint biomechanics.[3]These investigations have consistently revealed substantial alterations in gait patterns induced by ACLR,with recovery persisting for at least 6 months post-procedure.[4]Majewska et al[4]pointed out that most studies focus on short-term follow-up within 6 months after surgery,while time-dependent changes in long-term dynamic functional recovery remain poorly studied.Accordingly,we aimed to perform gait analysis both pre-ACLR and throughout the 12 months postoperatively,complemented by standard assessments of knee joint function.展开更多
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文摘To the Editor:Anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)rupture is a frequent knee injury that modifies knee joint kinematics,including intra-articular motions and forces,leading to recurrent functional instability of the knee.With an estimated 200,000 ACL ruptures annually in the United States,ACL ruptures are prevalent,especially in young,physically active individuals.[1]Restoring knee morphology,stability,and function is the aim of conventional therapy,which is ACL reconstruction(ACLR).[2]Previous studies have evaluated gait function at different time points before and after ACLR to quantify impairments in movement patterns and knee joint biomechanics.[3]These investigations have consistently revealed substantial alterations in gait patterns induced by ACLR,with recovery persisting for at least 6 months post-procedure.[4]Majewska et al[4]pointed out that most studies focus on short-term follow-up within 6 months after surgery,while time-dependent changes in long-term dynamic functional recovery remain poorly studied.Accordingly,we aimed to perform gait analysis both pre-ACLR and throughout the 12 months postoperatively,complemented by standard assessments of knee joint function.
