Anterior tibiofemoral intersegmental forces during landing are predicted by passive restraint measures in women.

Background: Passive restraint capabilities may influence sagittal plane knee joint mechanics during activity. This study aimed to determine if measures associated with passive restraint of anterior translation of the tibia are predictive of peak anterior knee shear force during landing.

Methods: Passive restraint measures were assessed via joint arthrometry and during 40% body weight simulated weight acceptance using recreationally active students (73F, 42M; 21.

Appendicitis in pregnancy.

Background: Our urban practice had two incidences of documented appendicitis in pregnancy in a 24-hour period with two unique outcomes that prompted an inquiry. Appendicitis in pregnancy is relatively rare, but it has significant morbidity and is a cause of maternal and infant mortality. Abdominal pain is the most common presenting symptom, and the consideration of multiple pathologic disorders should be entertained.