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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02443-0 |