Journal of Sports Medicine & Doping Studies

Natasa Sipka

Publications

• Research Article
  Functional Outcome in Patients after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Hamstring Tendon Autograft: A Six-Month Follow-up
  Author(s): Ana Golež, Matja Sajovic and Natasa SipkaAna Golež, Matja Sajovic and Natasa Sipka
  
  Background: Anterior cruciate ligament rupture is a common knee injury, especially in sportsmen. Rupture of the anterior cruciate knee ligament necessitates rehabilitation. If good operative results and intensive pre- and post-operative rehabilitation lead to an optimal outcome, patients can return to the pre-injury level of sports activity in the short term.Objective: Muscle strength and stability of anterior cruciate ligament in reconstructed knees have been bilaterally compared with hamstring tendon autograft at 6 months following surgery.Methods: Sixty-five patients, 44 men, and 21 women, participated in the study. The outcome measures consisted of isokinetic strength findings, balance, hop index and KT-1000 for knee laxity.Results: A small difference between the operated and non-operated knees i.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0673.1000208

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