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ACTIVE HYPEREXTENSION [1 record]

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Record 1 1995-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musculoskeletal System
CONT

Passive hyperextension is characterized by automatic external rotation resulting in asymmetrical posterior lesions and tears of the PCL [posterior capsule ligament] at its femoral attachment. On the contrary, active hyperextension of the knee can produce ACL [anterior capsule ligament] injury by anterior translation of the tibia under the femur consecutive to Quadriceps femoris contraction.

OBS

Par analogie avec "active "extension", relevé dans ORTHOP, 1991, Vol. 1, p. 76.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
CONT

Cette étude rend compte de l'opposition directe entre l'hyperextension active et passive du genou et démontre de façon indirecte le rôle du quadriceps dans les ruptures du LCA [ligament antérieur croisé].

Spanish

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