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There are only a few examinations techniques on loading function of knee after anterior cruciate ligament rupture. We have noticed that the rupture of anterior cruciate ligament significantly affects to the tension of Achilles tendon, as a result of the destruction of the biomechanical structure in hind limb. Hence we developed measurement device for tensile state of Achilles tendon as a new assessment method for the anterior cruciate ligament rupture. The results obtained proved that assessment of ACL rupture with push-in test of Achilles tendon is reliable and may be utilized as the standard in the clinical diagnosis.
