Comparison of anterolateral and collateral ligament thicknesses according to knee flexion angle and rotation
무릎의 돌림과 굽힘 각도에 따른 앞가쪽, 안쪽 및 가쪽 곁 인대의 두께 비교
It is well known that the anterolateral ligament (ALL) and the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) have limited internal rotation (IR). The LCL also has limited external rotation (ER). Many researchers have described that the medial collateral ligament (MCL) has limited ER as well. The purpose of this study was to measure thickness changes using ultrasonography (US) to identify the roles of the ALL, LCL, and MCL according to knee flexion angle and rotation. Twenty young healthy male and female subjects were recruited for this experiment. The participants had no surgical or neurological lesions of the knee joint. Measurements of the ALL, LCL, and MCL of the right knee were taken using only US. The postures were IR at knee flexion of 60°, 90°, and 120° as well as ER at knee flexion of 60°, 90°, and 120°. The ALL, LCL, and MCL measurements differed significantly according to rotation (p < 0.01). The ALL and LCL measurements differed significantly according to knee flexion (p < 0.01, p < 0.05). The ALL measurements of IR and ER differed significantly between 60° and 120° of flexion. Additionally, the IR and ER of the LCL at 60° and 90° of flexion were significantly different, while the ER was significantly different at 90° and 120° of flexion (p < 00.05). All the ALL and LCL measurements were correlated. We found that the thickness of the ALL and LCL decreased more in IR than in ER as knee flexion angle increased. In other words, the IR of the ALL was limited to a greater degree than the ER as knee flexion angle increased. The MCL thickness decreased more in ER than in IR but was not dependent on knee flexion angle; thus, the ER of the MCL was more limited than the IR. In addition, changes in the ALL and LCL thicknesses were correlated with both, knee flexion angle and rotation. Our findings suggest that clinicians should consider the characteristics of the ALL when planning rehabilitation strategies.
대한스포츠물리치료학회 [Korean Society of Sports Physical Therapy]
설립연도
1992
분야
의약학>물리치료학
소개
스포츠물리치료학의 발전향상과 회원 상호간의 유대강화 및 친목을 도모함을 목적으로 하며 다음 사업을 한다.
1.스포츠물리치료학의 연구발전에 관한 사항.
2.학술지 발간에 관한 사항.
3.스포츠물리치료 정보의 수집 및 교환에 관한 사항.
4.국제 스포츠물리치료 교류에 관한 사항.
5.스포츠물리료학 교육 및 지도에 관한 사항.
6.기타 본회 목적 달성에 관한 사항.
간행물
간행물명
정형스포츠물리치료학회지 [Archives of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy]