TABLE 3.
Resultant Mean Internal Rotation of the Tibia (in Degrees) When Subjected to a 5-N·m Internal Rotation Torquea
| Flexion Angle | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n | 0° | 20° | 30° | 60° | 90° | |
| Internal rotation, deg | ||||||
| Intact | 19 | 9.3 ± 2.8 | 18.6 ± 9.0 | 14.1 ± 7.3 | 14.9 ± 8.0 | 13.1 ± 6.7 |
| LM root cut | 9 | 9.3 ± 2.6 | 17.1 ± 7.0 | 12.4 ± 2.4 | 14.8 ± 7.6 | 14.2 ± 6.7 |
| ACL cut | 10 | 12.1 ± 3.6 | 21.6 ± 10.6 | 17.8 ± 9.4 | 16.9 ± 8.0 | 14.1 ± 6.5 |
| LM root + ACL cut | 19 | 11.9 ± 3.0 | 20.3 ± 9.0 | 15.5 ± 7.3 | 16.4 ± 7.6 | 14.6 ± 6.5 |
| LM root + ACL + MFL cut | 19 | 12.3 ± 3.1 | 20.7 ± 8.9 | 16.2 ± 7.2 | 16.9 ± 7.6 | 15.1 ± 6.4 |
aACL, anterior cruciate ligament; LM root, lateral meniscus root; MFL, meniscofemoral ligament.