Table 2.
Topics and Conclusions of the Overall Top 10 Cited Articlesa
| Rank | Article | First Author | Topics and Conclusions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The cruciate ligaments of the knee joint: anatomical, functional and experimental analysis | Girgis16 | Cadaveric study demonstrating that the ACL consists of an anteromedial band and a posterolateral band. The geometry of the ACL and its relationship to bony landmarks were also elaborated. |
| 2 | Tendon-healing in a bone tunnel: a biomechanical and histological study in the dog | Rodeo36 | A biomechanical and histological study on tendon-to-bone
healing in a dog model. The results demonstrated progressive re-establishment of collagen fiber continuity between the tendon and the bone. |
| 3 | Accelerated rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | Shelbourne42 | Study of a new method of rehabilitation called “accelerated
rehabilitation.” The results indicated that an accelerated rehabilitation program was relatively advantageous in terms of patient satisfaction and compliance and graft viability. |
| 4 | Silk matrix for tissue engineered anterior cruciate ligaments | Altman1 | A silk-fiber matrix was successfully designed to match the complex and demanding mechanical requirements of a native human ACL. |
| 5 | Biomechanical analysis of an anatomic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | Yagi47 | Study exploring a new technique for ACLR. Anatomic 2-bundle reconstruction restored knee kinematics more closely to normal than did single-bundle reconstruction. |
| 6 | Knee stability and graft function following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: comparison between 11 o’clock and 10 o’clock femoral tunnel placement | Loh27 | Outcomes of ACL graft fixed at the 10- and 11-o’clock
positions. The 10-o’clock position more effectively resisted rotatory loads compared with the 11-o’clock position. |
| 7 | Abnormal rotational knee motion during running after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | Tashman45 | Differences in 3-dimensional kinematics between the
ACL-reconstructed knee and the contralateral, uninjured
knee. ACL reconstruction failed to restore normal rotational knee kinematics during dynamic loading. |
| 8 | Patellofemoral problems after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | Sachs37 | 1-y Follow-up reviewing complications after ACLR. The most prevalent complications were quadriceps weakness, flexion contracture, and patellofemoral pain. |
| 9 | A biomechanical comparison of different surgical techniques of graft fixation in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | Kurosaka24 | Study examining the effects of different surgical methods of
graft fixation in ACLR. The method of surgical fixation was the major factor influencing the graft’s mechanical properties in the immediate postoperative period. |
| 10 | Biomechanical measures during landing and postural stability predict second anterior cruciate ligament injury after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and return to sport | Paterno34 | Study that assessed predictors for risk of second ACL
injury. Altered neuromuscular control of the hip and knee during a dynamic landing task and postural stability deficits after ACLR were predictors of a second ACL injury. |
aACL, anterior cruciate ligament; ACLR, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.