Arthrometry, Articular

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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.

Descriptor ID	D053587
MeSH Number(s)	E01.370.600.700.500 G11.427.760.500
Concept/Terms	Arthrometry, Articular Arthrometry, Articular Articular Arthrometry Articular Goniometry Goniometry, Articular

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Diagnosis [E01]
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures [E01.370]
Physical Examination [E01.370.600]
Range of Motion, Articular [E01.370.600.700]
Arthrometry, Articular [E01.370.600.700.500]
Biological Sciences [G]
Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena [G11]
Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena [G11.427]
Range of Motion, Articular [G11.427.760]
Arthrometry, Articular [G11.427.760.500]

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