Abstract
Kumamoto University Knee Brace is used postoperatively to stabilize the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructed knee. This brace is consisted of a shell brace, pads and aderotation strap.To evaluate the stabillizing effect of Kumamoto University Knee Brace to control the anterior tibial displacement, 10 knees of chronic ACL injury were examined by using Knee Laxity Tester at 20° of flexion and 20 pounds of force.The mean value of anterior laxity of the injured knees which fitted in the shell brace with pads was smaller than that of normal knees. The stabilizing effect of Kumamoto University Knee Brace was equally good in comparison with the braces of which efficacy had been reported.
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