Cesar A.Q. Martins

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Cesar A.Q. Martins is a leading orthopedic biomechanics researcher whose work focuses on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, knee kinematics, and surgical fixation techniques. His most influential study, "Comparison of In Situ Forces and Knee Kinematics in Anteromedial and High Anteromedial Bundle Augmentation for Partially Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament" (2010, 66 citations), critically evaluates tunnel placement in ACL augmentation, demonstrating how nonanatomic high tunnel positioning alters in situ forces and knee motion—a finding that directly informs surgical precision. In a second highly cited paper (30 citations), Martins compares over-the-top versus transphyseal femoral fixation in skeletally immature patients, providing essential biomechanical evidence for pediatric ACL reconstruction. His work on the meniscofemoral ligament's role as a posterior tibial restraint in porcine knees (16 citations) further underscores his expertise in animal models for posterior cruciate ligament research. By integrating force analysis with kinematic data, Martins has advanced the understanding of graft behavior and joint stability, offering surgeons evidence-based guidance for optimizing outcomes in both adult and pediatric populations. His contributions remain foundational for researchers and clinicians refining ACL reconstruction techniques.

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1. 1
   Comparison of In Situ Forces and Knee Kinematics in Anteromedial and High Anteromedial Bundle Augmentation for Partially Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament

   66 citations · 2010
2. 2
   A Biomechanical Comparison of 2 Femoral Fixation Techniques for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Skeletally Immature Patients: Over‐the‐Top Fixation Versus Transphyseal Technique

   30 citations · 2011
3. 3
   Contribution of the meniscofemoral ligament as a restraint to the posterior tibial translation in a porcine knee

   16 citations · 2010

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