| Effect of pregnancy on joint contracture in the rat knee. | |
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PMID: 11896015 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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As there is evidence that ligamentous laxity is affected by the female hormones, we hypothesized that hormonal changes occurring during pregnancy could have a therapeutic role in preventing the development of a joint contracture. Knee joint contractures were created in pregnant and nonpregnant rats. After 2 wk of immobilization, the degree of contracture was measured with structural properties of the medial collateral and anterior cruciate ligaments and the pubic symphysis. Although not statistically significant, there was a general trend toward reduced contracture in pregnant compared with nonpregnant rats. Cutting the posterior capsule significantly decreased contracture for both the pregnant and nonpregnant groups, confirming the contribution of capsular structures to contracture. Ultimate loads of the medial collateral and anterior cruciate ligaments significantly decreased after immobilization compared with control, but there was no significant effect due to pregnancy. Stiffness and ultimate load of the pubic symphysis were not significantly different between pregnant and nonpregnant groups. The trend toward reduced contracture with pregnancy points toward a possible therapeutic role for female hormones in the prevention of postoperative and/or posttraumatic joint contracture. |
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Authors:
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K Ohtera; M E Zobitz; Z P Luo; B F Morrey; S W O'Driscoll; K D Ramin; K-N An |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) Volume: 92 ISSN: 8750-7587 ISO Abbreviation: J. Appl. Physiol. Publication Date: 2002 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-03-15 Completed Date: 2002-07-08 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8502536 Medline TA: J Appl Physiol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1494-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Orthopedic Biomechanics Laboratory, Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic/Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA. |
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Animals Anterior Cruciate Ligament / physiopathology Biomechanics Contracture / etiology, physiopathology*, prevention & control Estrogens / metabolism Female Immobilization / adverse effects*, physiology Knee Joint / physiopathology* Medial Collateral Ligament, Knee / physiopathology Pregnancy Pregnancy, Animal / physiology* Rats Rats, Sprague-Dawley Relaxin / metabolism |
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0/Estrogens; 9002-69-1/Relaxin |
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