Computational methodology to study the effect of cable-stabilized knee brace on anterior cruciate ligament strain during single-leg jump landing.

Knee bracing is commonly used for rehabilitation after ligament surgery. However, the effectiveness of knee bracing in preventing ligament injuries is not widely studied. This study aimed to develop a computational methodology to investigate the effectiveness of a novel type of cable-stabilized knee brace on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) strain during single-leg jump landing.

Real-time visual feedback can cue changes in grip force during electric hand tool operation.

. Grip force applied during repetitive hand tool use varies amongst individuals and some apply more force than necessary. Augmented feedback may help modify grip force to reduce the risk of developing cumulative trauma disorders but has been scarcely investigated during electric hand tool operation.

Computational study of extrinsic factors affecting ACL strain during single-leg jump landing.

Background: Non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are a major concern in sport-related activities due to dynamic knee movements. There is a paucity of finite element (FE) studies that have accurately replicated the knee geometry, kinematics, and muscle forces during dynamic activities. The objective of this study was to develop and validate a knee FE model and use it to quantify the relationships between sagittal plane knee kinematics, kinetics and the resulting ACL strain.

Trends of CNS Cryptococcosis during Pre- and Post-HIV era: A 38 years' retrospective cohort analysis from south India.

Objective: Central nervous system cryptococcosis (CNSc) is an AIDS defining opportunistic infection. This retrospective study aimed to analyze the changing epidemiology of CNSc cases from the period of pre- to post-emergence of HIV epidemic in south India.

Methods: Confirmed cases of CNSc from 1978 to 2015 were analyzed for demographic and clinical details with special reference to the cases diagnosed in south India during the period 1952-1977.