Publications by authors named "Fallon G Fitzwater"
J Orthop Res
October 2016
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how changes in the strength and activation of hamstrings affect knee joint movement after injuries or surgeries.
- It examines knee kinematics on eight cadaver knees under different hamstring loading configurations, focusing on the effects of varying the force ratio between the semimembranosus and biceps femoris muscles.
- Results show that altering the distribution of hamstring forces influences knee movement patterns, highlighting the importance of medial-lateral hamstring balance for knee function.
Article Synopsis
- Understanding the soft-tissue contribution to total joint constraint (TJC) is crucial for predicting joint movement and improving surgical techniques.
- Previous research has mainly focused on the strain and tension of collateral ligaments under specific conditions, leaving a gap in understanding their role across a wider range of loads and motion.
- This study used pressure sensors in cadaver knees to measure the contributions of medial and lateral collateral ligaments at various flexion angles and external loads, finding that the MCL and LCL play significant roles in joint stability under different conditions, which can inform recovery from injuries and surgical approaches.
