The effects of posterior cruciate ligament rupture on the biomechanical and histological characteristics of the medial collateral ligament: an animal study

Abstract Background To investigate the effect of complete rupture of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) on the biomechanics and histology of the medial collateral ligament (MCL). Materials and methods Seventy-two male rabbits were randomly divided into two groups: the ruptured group was treated w...

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Main Authors: Wen-qing Xie, Miao He, Yu-qiong He, Deng-jie Yu, Hong-fu Jin, Fang Yu, Yu-sheng Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
MCL
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02443-0