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Observational studyKnee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA2018

Changes in the sensorimotor system and semitendinosus muscle morphometry after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a prospective cohort study with 1-year follow-up.

Marialuisa Gandolfi, Matteo Ricci, Elena Sambugaro, Nicola Valè, Eleonora Dimitrova, Andrea Meschieri, Silvano Grazioli, Alessandro Picelli, Calogero Foti, Francesco Rulli and 1 more

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Observational study in Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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7citing papers in PubMed, 3 pooled it
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 12 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. High variability and lack of standardization in the evaluation of return to sport after ACL reconstruction: a systematic review.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2022
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5 · Who and what money

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11 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Marialuisa GandolfiDepartment of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Centre (CRRNC), University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy. marialuisa.gandolfi@univr.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0877-4807
Matteo RicciDepartment Surgery, Dentistry, Paediatrics and Gynaecology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Elena SambugaroDepartment Surgery, Dentistry, Paediatrics and Gynaecology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Nicola ValèDepartment of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Centre (CRRNC), University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy.
Eleonora DimitrovaDepartment of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Centre (CRRNC), University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy.
Andrea MeschieriDepartment of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Centre (CRRNC), University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy.
Silvano GrazioliDepartment of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Centre (CRRNC), University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy.
Alessandro PicelliDepartment of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Centre (CRRNC), University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy.
Calogero FotiClinical Sciences and Translational Medicine Department, Tor Vergata University Rome, Rome, Italy.
Francesco RulliClinical Sciences and Translational Medicine Department, Tor Vergata University Rome, Rome, Italy.
Nicola SmaniaDepartment of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Centre (CRRNC), University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy.
University of Verona · ITUniversity of Rome Tor Vergata · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo evaluate the time course of sensorimotor integration processes involved in balance capability during 1-year follow-up after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. To evaluate whether an association exists between balance performance and semitendinosus muscle morphometry features.

methodsTwenty-seven patients (mean age 29.6 ± 10.8 years) were prospectively followed with stabilometry and ultrasound at 3 months (T0), 6 months (T1), and 1 year (T2) after arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. Body sway and sensorimotor integration processes were evaluated by calculating the percentage difference of sway (PDS) on two surface conditions.

resultsA significant difference in PDS was observed over time (p < 0.001). The interaction "Time × Condition" showed significant differences (p = 0.02), with worse performance on the compliant than the firm surface. There was a significant difference in CSA (p < 0.001), MT (p < 0.001), and %HRD (p < 0.001) over time. The interaction "Time*side" was significant for CSA (p = 0.02) and %HRD (p = 0.01). A negative correlation between PDS on compliant surface and CSA was measured at 3- (r = - 0.71, n = 27, p < 0.001) and 6-month post-surgery (r = - 0.47, n = 27, p = 0.013).

conclusionsBalance was regained within the first 6 months after surgery, while morphometry of the semitendinosus muscle improved mostly between 6 and 12 months in patients who returned to sports activities. Balance capabilities paralleled semitendinosus muscle morphometry improvements. The instrumental assessment of sensorimotor integration processes is relevant in clinical practice as screening tests for primary and secondary prevention of ACL injury. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Prospective studies, Level II.

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AdolescentAdultAgedAnterior Cruciate Ligament InjuriesAnterior Cruciate Ligament ReconstructionArthroscopyElasticity Imaging TechniquesFeedback, SensoryFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGait Disorders, NeurologicHamstring MusclesHumansMaleMiddle AgedPostural BalanceGaitPostural balanceProprioceptionSonoelastographyUltrasonography

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