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Diagnosis > Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures > Physical Examination > Range of Motion, Articular > Arthrometry, Articular
Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena > Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena > Range of Motion, Articular > Arthrometry, Articular

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Arthrometry, Articular  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Articular Arthrometry
  • Articular Goniometry
  • Goniometry, Articular

Scope note

  • Measurements of joint flexibility (RANGE OF MOTION, ARTICULAR), usually by employing an angle-measuring device (arthrometer). Arthrometry is used to measure ligamentous laxity and stability. It is often used to evaluate the outcome of ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT replacement surgery.

History note

  • 2007

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D053587

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