Knee bracing and anterolateral rotatory instability

Am J Sports Med. 1987 Mar-Apr;15(2):161-3. doi: 10.1177/036354658701500211.

Abstract

We reviewed the efficiency of bracing in 85 patients with anterolateral rotatory instability (ALRI). We were able to compare 18 patients using an antirotational brace with 67 using the AC brace (J. E. Hanger, Montreal, Canada). We found the AC brace to offer better overall stability, 71% compared to 50%.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Athletic Injuries / therapy*
  • Braces*
  • Equipment Design
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Joint Instability / therapy*
  • Knee Injuries / therapy*
  • Ligaments, Articular / injuries*
  • Male
  • Rotation