Immunohistochemical analysis of the neural structures of the posterior cruciate ligament in osteoarthritis patients submitted to total knee arthroplasty: an analysis of thirty-four cases

Immunohistochemical analysis of the neural structures of the posterior cruciate ligament in osteoarthritis patients submitted to total knee arthroplasty: an analysis of thirty-four cases

OBJECTIVES: Many authors recommend posterior cruciate ligament-retaining arthroplasty with the intention to maintain the proprioception properties of this ligament. Preservation of the neuroreceptors and nervous fibers may be essential for retaining the proprioception function of the posterior cruci...

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Main Authors: Glaucus Cajaty Martins, Gilberto Camanho, Mara Ibis Rodrigues
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier España 2015-02-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Posterior Cruciate Ligament
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Osteoarthritis
Neuroreceptors
Immunohistochemical Analysis
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322015000200081&lng=en&tlng=en

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