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Saif Juma
Human Biology
Undergraduate Research in the Neighborhoods
Saif’s research project was aimed to explore the echo-intensity of the femoral subchondral bone in individuals one-five years post-anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Saif was interested in researching this topic because of the ability to contribute to the understanding of the relationship between ACLR and the development of knee osteoarthritis as the ACLR’s effect on femoral subchondral bone composition is not well studied. Saif researched a sample of 15 participants who underwent ACLR within the past 1-5 years using knee ultrasonography. The echo-intensity was measured using ImageJ software in two distinct regions of the femoral intercondylar sulus. The findings of this research revealed significant difference in the echo-intensity at 0-5 mm depth between the operated and non-operated limbs, with the operated limb showing lover echo-intensity, possible indicative of bone deterioration. Overall, these findings call for further investigation into the longitudinal changes in echo-intensity post-ACLR.
Learn more about this and other research in the Neighborhood Engagement Centers.
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