Biomaterial Database

A "mini-reconstruction" technique in treating anterolateral rotatory instability (ALRI). 1983

J R Andrews, and R Sanders

A "mini-reconstruction" for ALRI, utilizing isometric bundles in the iliotibial tract, has been employed in 62 knee injuries--31 acutely injured and 31 chronically unstable knees. Evaluated at two or more years after operation, the results have been gratifying. The procedure should not be used for chronic "global instability" The technique is extra-articular, closely approximates the functions of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and is static. Maximum tensile strength is attained early in the postoperative recovery period.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007593	Joint Instability	Lack of stability of a joint or joint prosthesis.	Hypermobility, Joint,Instability, Joint,Laxity, Joint,Hypermobilities, Joint,Instabilities, Joint,Joint Hypermobilities,Joint Hypermobility,Joint Instabilities,Joint Laxities,Joint Laxity,Laxities, Joint
D007718	Knee Injuries	Injuries to the knee or the knee joint.	Injuries, Knee,Injury, Knee,Knee Injury
D007719	Knee Joint	A synovial hinge connection formed between the bones of the FEMUR; TIBIA; and PATELLA.	Superior Tibiofibular Joint,Joint, Knee,Joint, Superior Tibiofibular,Knee Joints,Superior Tibiofibular Joints,Tibiofibular Joint, Superior
D008023	Ligaments, Articular	Fibrous cords of CONNECTIVE TISSUE that attach bones to each other and hold together the many types of joints in the body. Articular ligaments are strong, elastic, and allow movement in only specific directions, depending on the individual joint.	Articular Ligament,Articular Ligaments,Ligament, Articular
D008722	Methods	A series of steps taken in order to conduct research.	Techniques,Methodological Studies,Methodological Study,Procedures,Studies, Methodological,Study, Methodological,Method,Procedure,Technique
D011182	Postoperative Care	The period of care beginning when the patient is removed from surgery and aimed at meeting the patient's psychological and physical needs directly after surgery. (From Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed)	Care, Postoperative,Postoperative Procedures,Procedures, Postoperative,Postoperative Procedure,Procedure, Postoperative
D005205	Fascia	Layers of connective tissue of variable thickness. The superficial fascia is found immediately below the skin; the deep fascia invests MUSCLES, nerves, and other organs.
D005206	Fascia Lata	CONNECTIVE TISSUE of the anterior compartment of the THIGH that has its origins on the anterior aspect of the iliac crest and anterior superior iliac spine, and its insertion point on the iliotibial tract. It plays a role in medial rotation of the THIGH, steadying the trunk, and in KNEE extension.	Fascia Latas,Lata, Fascia,Latas, Fascia
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man