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Kalo K, Niederer D, Stief F, Würzberger L, van Drongelen S, Meurer A, Vogt L. Validity of and recommendations for knee joint acoustic assessments during different movement conditions. J Biomech 2020; 109:109939. [PMID: 32807320 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.109939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Knee joint sounds contain information on joint health, morphology and loading. These acoustic signals may be elicited by further, as yet unknown factors. By assessing potential elicitors and their relative contributions to the acoustic signal, we investigated the validity of vibroarthrographic assessments during different movement conditions with the aim to derive recommendations for their practical usage. Cross-sectional study. Nineteen healthy participants (24.7 ± 2.8 yrs, 7 females) performed five movements: level walking, descending stairs, standing up, sitting down, and forward lunge. Knee joint sounds were recorded by two microphones (medial tibial plateau, patella). Knee joint kinematics and ground reaction forces were recorded synchronously to calculate knee joint moments (Nm/Kg). The mean amplitude (dB) and the median power frequency (Hz) were determined. A repeated measures mixed model investigated the impact of potential predictors (sagittal, frontal, transverse plane and total knee joint moments, knee angular velocity, age, sex, body mass index (BMI) and Tegner Activity Score (TAS)). Most of the amplitudes variance is explained by between-subject differences (tibia: 66.6%; patella: 75.8%), and of the median power frequencies variance by the movement condition (tibia: 97.6%; patella: 98.9%). The final model revealed several predictor variables for both sensors (tibia: sagittal plane, frontal plane, and total knee joint moments, age, and TAS; patella: sagittal plane knee moments, knee angular velocity, TAS). The standardization of the execution of the activities, a between-group matching of variables and the inclusion of co-variates are recommended to increase the validity of vibroarthrographic measurements during different movement conditions of the knee joint.
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- Kristin Kalo
- Department of Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Orthopedic University Hospital Friedrichsheim gGmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Dr. Rolf M. Schwiete Research Unit for Osteoarthritis, Orthopedic University Hospital Friedrichsheim gGmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Orthopedic University Hospital Friedrichsheim gGmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Wang H, Zhang B, Cheng CK. Stiffness and shape of the ACL graft affects tunnel enlargement and graft wear. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2020; 28:2184-2193. [PMID: 31690994 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05772-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Tunnel enlargement and graft rupture are common complications associated with ACL reconstruction (ACLR). This study aims to explore how variations in graft stiffness and shape affect the strain energy density (SED) around bone tunnel entrances and stress on the graft and subsequently influencing the level of tunnel enlargement and graft wear. METHODS Finite element ACLR models were developed using different graft stiffnesses (323 N/mm, 545 N/mm and 776 N/mm) and shapes (circular and elliptical). The models were subjected to a combined loading of 103 N anterior tibial load, 7.5 Nm internal tibial moment, and 6.9 Nm valgus tibial moment at joint flexion of 30°. SED at tunnel entrances and stresses on the graft was recorded and compared among the different models. RESULTS Increasing the graft stiffness resulted in greater stress on the graft (17.2, 24.4 and 31.7 MPa for graft stiffnesses of 323 N/mm, 545 N/mm and 776 N/mm), but had little effect on the SED reduction around the tunnel entrances. Changing the cross section of the graft from circular to elliptical caused an additional reduction in SED (56.8 vs 2.8 kJ/m3) at the posterior zone of the femoral tunnel entrance and increased the stress on the graft (31.7 MPa vs 38.9 MPa). CONCLUSIONS This study recommends using ACL grafts with lower stiffness and a circular cross section to reduce tunnel enlargement and graft wear following ACLR.
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- Huizhi Wang
- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, 37 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100083, China.
- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, 37 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China.
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Wang H, Zhang M, Cheng CK. A novel protection liner to improve graft-tunnel interaction following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a finite element analysis. J Orthop Surg Res 2020; 15:232. [PMID: 32576207 PMCID: PMC7310529 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-020-01755-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2019] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Deteriorated bone-graft interaction at the tunnel entrance following ACL reconstruction (ACLR) is considered one of the primary causes of long-term tunnel enlargement and graft wear. Methods have been introduced to improve the long-term outcome, such as novel graft materials or alternative fixation methods, but have been met with varying degrees of success. This study aims to design a protection liner to improve the bone-graft interaction at the tunnel entrances. Methods A finite element model of a human cadaveric knee was used to simulate traditional ACLR and ACLR using the protection liner. Stress distribution around the tunnel entrances and on the ACL graft were calculated under a combined loading of 103 N anterior tibial load, 7.5 Nm internal tibial moment, and 6.9 Nm valgus tibial moment at a joint flexion angle of 20°. Results were compared between the traditional ACLR and ACLR using a double liner (femoral and tibial) setup, as well as between the ACLR using a double liner setup and a single liner (femoral side) setup. Different materials (PEEK, Ti-6Al-4V, CoCrMo) for the liner were also evaluated. Results The traditional ACLR resulted in concentrated stress on the graft where it contacted the tunnel entrance. Correspondingly, there were stress concentrations at the distal posterior zone of the femoral tunnel entrance and medial posterior zone of the tibial tunnel entrance, while the other zones suffered from a stress reduction. Use of the protection liner reduced the stress concentration around the tunnel entrances by up to 89% and increased the stress at the unloaded zones by up to 106%. Also, stress concentration on the graft was slightly decreased (15.4 vs 15.1 MPa) after using the liner. The single liner setup increased the stress concentration around the tibial tunnel entrance. Stiffer materials improved the stress distribution around tunnel entrances but had little effect on the stress on the graft. Conclusions The novel protection liner can improve the stress distribution on the graft and at the tunnel entrances, which may be beneficial for improving the clinical outcome of ACLR.
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- Huizhi Wang
- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100083, China. .,School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100083, China. .,School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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Schwarze M, Bartsch LP, Block J, Wolf SI, Alimusaj M. [Insoles, knee braces and ankle-foot orthoses in the treatment of medial gonarthrosis : A literature review]. DER ORTHOPADE 2020; 49:449-459. [PMID: 31471643 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-019-03802-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease worldwide and mostly affects the knee joint (gonarthrosis). In treatment algorithms, technical aids in the form of laterally wedged insoles, valgizing knee braces and ankle-foot orthoses have an importance in the treatment of medial unicompartmental knee joint disease. However, national and international guidelines differ in their recommendations. INSOLES Taking into account a great amount of scientific work, the measurable effect of laterally wedged insoles appears to be low, so that a justifying indication only exists at low gonarthrosis levels. KNEE BRACES Valgizing knee braces have shown stronger biomechanical and clinical effects, but with a slightly increased complication potential and low compliance. Low to medium-grade arthrosis can be treated. ANKLE-FOOT ORTHOSES Ankle-foot arthroses have not yet been conclusively examined. Initial work indicates biomechanical and clinical efficacy. The overall effects and indications appear comparable to knee braces, probably with less complication potential.
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- M Schwarze
- Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Zentrum für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Paraplegiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Schlierbacher Landstraße 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Zentrum für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Paraplegiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Schlierbacher Landstraße 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Zentrum für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Paraplegiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Schlierbacher Landstraße 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Zentrum für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Paraplegiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Schlierbacher Landstraße 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Zentrum für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Paraplegiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Schlierbacher Landstraße 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Knowlton CB, Lundberg HJ, Wimmer MA, Jacobs JJ. Can a gait-dependent model predict wear on retrieved total knee arthroplasty components? Bone Joint J 2020; 102-B:129-137. [DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.102b6.bjj-2019-1635.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Aims A retrospective longitudinal study was conducted to compare directly volumetric wear of retrieved polyethylene inserts to predicted volumetric wear modelled from individual gait mechanics of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients. Methods In total, 11 retrieved polyethylene tibial inserts were matched with gait analysis testing performed on those patients. Volumetric wear on the articular surfaces was measured using a laser coordinate measure machine and autonomous reconstruction. Knee kinematics and kinetics from individual gait trials drove computational models to calculate medial and lateral tibiofemoral contact paths and forces. Sliding distance along the contact path, normal forces and implantation time were used as inputs to Archard’s equation of wear to predict volumetric wear from gait mechanics. Measured and modelled wear were compared for each component. Results Volumetric wear rates on eight non-delaminated components measured 15.9 mm3/year (standard error (SE) ± 7.7) on the total part, 11.4 mm3/year (SE ± 6.4) on the medial side and 4.4 (SE ± 2.6) mm3/year on the lateral side. Volumetric wear rates modelled from patient gait mechanics predicted 16.4 mm3/year (SE 2.4) on the total part, 11.7 mm3/year (SE 2.1) on the medial side and 4.7 mm3/year (SE 0.4) on the lateral side. Measured and modelled wear volumes correlated significantly on the total part (p = 0.017) and the medial side (p = 0.012) but not on the lateral side (p = 0.154). Conclusion In the absence of delamination, patient-specific knee mechanics during gait directly affect wear of the tibial component in TKA. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2020;102-B(6 Supple A):129–137.
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Obrębska P, Skubich J, Piszczatowski S. Gender differences in the knee joint loadings during gait. Gait Posture 2020; 79:195-202. [PMID: 32438266 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2019] [Revised: 04/02/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The differences in anatomical structure between men and women are widely known. Unfortunately, the influence of gender on the biomechanics of a healthy knee joint during gait is still poorly understood. RESEARCH QUESTION The aim of the presented study was to determine loads acting in the knee joint during gait, based on the observation of a large group of healthy young adults, in particular to determine the influence of gender on values of forces and moments and their time characteristics during gait cycle. METHODS Time-spatial gait parameters and ground reaction force were registered for 86 persons (43 females and 43 males) using a motion capture system and force plates. The numerical simulation with the AnyBody system was used to estimate loadings acting in the knee joint. Differences between women and men were tested using the unpaired Student's t-test with a Bonferroni correction. RESULTS The maximum values of loadings acting in the knee joint were: 411.1 %BW (body weight) for resultant force, 390.6 %BW for proximo-distal force, 110.8 %BW for antero-posterior force, 77.0 %BW for medio-lateral force, 2.63 %BWh (body weight times height) for flexion/extension moment, 0.97 %BWh for internal/external rotation moment and 5.7 %BWh for abduction/adduction moment. In general, the normalised forces were greater in the male group, while the normalised external moments acting on the knee were greater in the female group. Local extrema of forces during the stance phase were observed earlier for women. SIGNIFICANCE Knowledge about gender differences in loadings acting in the knee joint can be of great importance in the case of detecting the early stages of gait abnormalities and treatment planning.
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- Paulina Obrębska
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Bialystok University of Technology, Bialystok, Poland.
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Bialystok University of Technology, Bialystok, Poland.
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Bialystok University of Technology, Bialystok, Poland.
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Musculoskeletal Multibody Simulation Analysis on the Impact of Patellar Component Design and Positioning on Joint Dynamics after Unconstrained Total Knee Arthroplasty. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13102365. [PMID: 32455672 PMCID: PMC7287668 DOI: 10.3390/ma13102365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Patellofemoral (PF) disorders are considered a major clinical complication after total knee replacement (TKR). Malpositioning and design of the patellar component impacts knee joint dynamics, implant fixation and wear propagation. However, only a limited number of studies have addressed the biomechanical impact of the patellar component on PF dynamics and their results have been discussed controversially. To address these issues, we implemented a musculoskeletal multibody simulation (MMBS) study for the systematical analysis of the patellar component’s thickness and positioning on PF contact forces and kinematics during dynamic squat motion with virtually implanted unconstrained cruciate-retaining (CR)-TKR. The patellar button thickness clearly increased the contact forces in the PF joint (up to 27%). Similarly, the PF contact forces were affected by superior–inferior positioning (up to 16%) and mediolateral positioning (up to 8%) of the patellar button. PF kinematics was mostly affected by the mediolateral positioning and the thickness of the patellar component. A medialization of 3 mm caused a lateral patellar shift by up to 2.7 mm and lateral patellar tilt by up to 1.6°. However, deviations in the rotational positioning of the patellar button had minor effects on PF dynamics. Aiming at an optimal intraoperative patellar component alignment, the orthopedic surgeon should pay close attention to the patellar component thickness in combination with its mediolateral and superior–inferior positioning on the retropatellar surface. Our generated MMBS model provides systematic and reproducible insight into the effects of patellar component positioning and design on PF dynamics and has the potential to serve as a preoperative analysis tool.
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Dusfour G, Maumus M, Cañadas P, Ambard D, Jorgensen C, Noël D, Le Floc'h S. Mesenchymal stem cells-derived cartilage micropellets: A relevant in vitro model for biomechanical and mechanobiological studies of cartilage growth. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 112:110808. [PMID: 32409025 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.110808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2019] [Revised: 11/20/2019] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The prevalence of diseases that affect the articular cartilage is increasing due to population ageing, but the current treatments are only palliative. One innovative approach to repair cartilage defects is tissue engineering and the use of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs). Although the combination of MSCs with biocompatible scaffolds has been extensively investigated, no product is commercially available yet. This could be explained by the lack of mechanical stimulation during in vitro culture and the absence of proper and stable cartilage matrix formation, leading to poor integration after implantation. The objective of the present study was to investigate the biomechanical behaviour of MSC differentiation in micropellets, a well-defined 3D in vitro model of cartilage differentiation and growth, in view of tissue engineering applications. MSC micropellet chondrogenic differentiation was induced by exposure to TGFβ3. At different time points during differentiation (35 days of culture), their global mechanical properties were assessed using a very sensitive compression device coupled to an identification procedure based on a finite element parametric model. Micropellets displayed both a non-linear strain-induced stiffening behaviour and a dissipative behaviour that increased from day 14 to day 29, with a maximum instantaneous Young's modulus of 179.9 ± 18.8 kPa. Moreover, chondrocyte gene expression levels were strongly correlated with the observed mechanical properties. This study indicates that cartilage micropellets display the biochemical and biomechanical characteristics required for investigating and recapitulating the different stages of cartilage development.
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- G Dusfour
- LMGC, Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, Montpellier, France
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- IRMB, Univ. Montpellier, INSERM, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France; Hopital Lapeyronie, Clinical Immunology and Osteoarticular Diseases Therapeutic Unit, Montpellier, France
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- LMGC, Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, Montpellier, France
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- LMGC, Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, Montpellier, France
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- IRMB, Univ. Montpellier, INSERM, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France; Hopital Lapeyronie, Clinical Immunology and Osteoarticular Diseases Therapeutic Unit, Montpellier, France
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- IRMB, Univ. Montpellier, INSERM, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France; Hopital Lapeyronie, Clinical Immunology and Osteoarticular Diseases Therapeutic Unit, Montpellier, France
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- LMGC, Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, Montpellier, France.
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Myller KAH, Korhonen RK, Töyräs J, Tanska P, Väänänen SP, Jurvelin JS, Saarakkala S, Mononen ME. Clinical Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography With Semi-Automatic Segmentation Provides Feasible Input for Computational Models of the Knee Joint. J Biomech Eng 2020; 142:051001. [PMID: 31647541 DOI: 10.1115/1.4045279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Computational models can provide information on joint function and risk of tissue failure related to progression of osteoarthritis (OA). Currently, the joint geometries utilized in modeling are primarily obtained via manual segmentation, which is time-consuming and hence impractical for direct clinical application. The aim of this study was to evaluate the applicability of a previously developed semi-automatic method for segmenting tibial and femoral cartilage to serve as input geometry for finite element (FE) models. Knee joints from seven volunteers were first imaged using a clinical computed tomography (CT) with contrast enhancement and then segmented with semi-automatic and manual methods. In both segmentations, knee joint models with fibril-reinforced poroviscoelastic (FRPVE) properties were generated and the mechanical responses of articular cartilage were computed during physiologically relevant loading. The mean differences in the absolute values of maximum principal stress, maximum principal strain, and fibril strain between the models generated from semi-automatic and manual segmentations were <1 MPa, <0.72% and <0.40%, respectively. Furthermore, contact areas, contact forces, average pore pressures, and average maximum principal strains were not statistically different between the models (p >0.05). This semi-automatic method speeded up the segmentation process by over 90% and there were only negligible differences in the results provided by the models utilizing either manual or semi-automatic segmentations. Thus, the presented CT imaging-based segmentation method represents a novel tool for application in FE modeling in the clinic when a physician needs to evaluate knee joint function.
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- Katariina A H Myller
- Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, Kuopio FI-70211, Finland; Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, P.O. Box 100, Kuopio FI-70029, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, Kuopio FI-70211, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, Kuopio FI-70211, Finland; Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, P.O. Box 100, Kuopio FI-70029, Finland; School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, The University of Queensland, St Lucia Qld, Brisbane 4072, Australia
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- Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, Kuopio FI-70211, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, Kuopio FI-70211, Finland; Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, P.O. Box 100, Kuopio FI-70029, Finland; Central Finland Central Hospital, Department of Physics, Keskussairaalantie 19, Jyväskylä FI-40620, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, Kuopio FI-70211, Finland
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Oulu University Hospital, Kajaanintie 50, Oulu FI-90220, Finland; Research Unit of Medical Imaging, Physics and Technology, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 5000, Oulu FI-90014, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, Kuopio FI-70211, Finland
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Koh YG, Lee JA, Lee HY, Chun HJ, Kim HJ, Kang KT. Anatomy-mimetic design preserves natural kinematics of knee joint in patient-specific mobile-bearing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2020; 28:1465-1472. [PMID: 31123794 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05540-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2018] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aims to evaluate whether different tibial-femoral conformities for patient-specific mobile-bearing unicompartmental knee arthroplasties (UKAs) preserve natural knee kinematics, using computational simulations. METHODS Different designs for patient-specific mobile-bearing UKAs were evaluated using finite element analysis. Three designs for the identical femoral component were considered: flat (non-conforming design), anatomy-mimetic, and conforming for the tibial insert. RESULTS The conforming design for the patient-specific mobile-bearing UKAs exhibited a 1.2 mm and 0.7° decrease in the translation and rotation, respectively, in the swing phase compared with those of the natural knee. In addition, the femoral rollback and internal rotation were 2.6 mm and 1.2° lower, respectively, than those of the natural knee, for the conforming design under the deep-knee-bend condition. The flat design for the patient-specific mobile-bearing UKAs exhibited a 2.2 mm and 1.4° increase in the femoral rollback and rotation compared with the natural knee under the deep-knee-bend condition. The anatomy-mimetic patient-specific mobile-bearing UKAs best preserved the natural knee kinematics under the gait and deep-knee-bend loading conditions. CONCLUSIONS The kinematics of the loading conditions in patient-specific mobile-bearing UKAs was determined to closely resemble those of a native knee. In additional, by replacing the anatomy-mimetic design with a mobile-bearing, natural knee kinematics during gait and deep-knee-bend motions is preserved. These results confirm the importance of tibiofemoral conformity in preserving native knee kinematics in patient-specific mobile-bearing UKA.
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- Yong-Gon Koh
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Joint Reconstruction Center, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, 10 Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06698, South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Sport and Healthy Aging, Korea National Sport University, 1239 Yangjae-dearo, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05541, South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea.
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Inyang AO, Vaughan CL. Functional Characteristics and Mechanical Performance of PCU Composites for Knee Meniscus Replacement. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13081886. [PMID: 32316407 PMCID: PMC7215399 DOI: 10.3390/ma13081886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Revised: 03/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The potential use of fiber-reinforced based polycarbonate-urethanes (PCUs) as candidate meniscal substitutes was investigated in this study. Mechanical test pieces were designed and fabricated using a compression molding technique. Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers were impregnated into PCU matrices, and their mechanical and microstructural properties evaluated. In particular, the tensile moduli of the PCUs were found unsuitable, since they were comparatively lower than that of the meniscus, and may not be able to replicate the inherent role of the meniscus effectively. However, the inclusion of fibers produced a substantial increment in the tensile modulus, to a value within a close range measured for meniscus tissues. Increments of up to 227% were calculated with a PCU fiber reinforcement composite. The embedded fibers in the PCU composites enhanced the fracture mechanisms by preventing the brittle failure and plastic deformation exhibited in fractured PCUs. The behavior of the composites in compression varied with respect to the PCU matrix materials. The mechanical characteristics demonstrated by the developed PCU composites suggest that fiber reinforcements have a considerable potential to duplicate the distinct and multifaceted biomechanical roles of the meniscus.
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Finite Element Study on the Preservation of Normal Knee Kinematics with Respect to the Prosthetic Design in Patient-Specific Medial Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:1829385. [PMID: 32258105 PMCID: PMC7109557 DOI: 10.1155/2020/1829385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2019] [Revised: 01/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Alterations in native knee kinematics in medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) are caused by the nonanatomic articular surface of conventional implants. Technology for an anatomy mimetic patient-specific (PS) UKA has been introduced. However, there have been no studies on evaluating the preservation of native knee kinematics with respect to different prosthetic designs in PS UKA. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the preservation of native knee kinematics with respect to different UKA designs using a computational simulation. We evaluated three different UKA designs: a nonconforming design, an anatomy mimetic design, and a conforming design for use under gait and squat loading conditions. The results show that the anatomy mimetic UKA design achieves closer kinematics to those of a native knee compared to the other two UKA designs under such conditions. The anatomy memetic UKA design exhibited a 0.39 mm and 0.36° decrease in the translation and rotation, respectively, in the swing phase compared with those of the natural knee. In addition, under the gait and squat loading conditions, the conforming UKA design shows limited kinematics compared to the nonconforming UKA design. Our results show that the conformity of each component in PS UKA is an important factor in knee joint kinematics; however, the anatomy mimetic UKA design cannot restore perfect native kinematics.
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De Roeck J, Van Houcke J, Almeida D, Galibarov P, De Roeck L, Audenaert EA. Statistical Modeling of Lower Limb Kinetics During Deep Squat and Forward Lunge. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020; 8:233. [PMID: 32300586 PMCID: PMC7142215 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Purpose Modern statistics and higher computational power have opened novel possibilities to complex data analysis. While gait has been the utmost described motion in quantitative human motion analysis, descriptions of more challenging movements like the squat or lunge are currently lacking in the literature. The hip and knee joints are exposed to high forces and cause high morbidity and costs. Pre-surgical kinetic data acquisition on a patient-specific anatomy is also scarce in the literature. Studying the normal inter-patient kinetic variability may lead to other comparable studies to initiate more personalized therapies within the orthopedics. Methods Trials are performed by 50 healthy young males who were not overweight and approximately of the same age and activity level. Spatial marker trajectories and ground reaction force registrations are imported into the Anybody Modeling System based on subject-specific geometry and the state-of-the-art TLEM 2.0 dataset. Hip and knee joint reaction forces were obtained by a simulation with an inverse dynamics approach. With these forces, a statistical model that accounts for inter-subject variability was created. For this, we applied a principal component analysis in order to enable variance decomposition. This way, noise can be rejected and we still contemplate all waveform data, instead of using deduced spatiotemporal parameters like peak flexion or stride length as done in many gait analyses. In addition, this current paper is, to the authors’ knowledge, the first to investigate the generalization of a kinetic model data toward the population. Results Average knee reaction forces range up to 7.16 times body weight for the forwarded leg during lunge. Conversely, during squat, the load is evenly distributed. For both motions, a reliable and compact statistical model was created. In the lunge model, the first 12 modes accounts for 95.26% of inter-individual population variance. For the maximal-depth squat, this was 95.69% for the first 14 modes. Model accuracies will increase when including more principal components. Conclusion Our model design was proved to be compact, accurate, and reliable. For models aimed at populations covering descriptive studies, the sample size must be at least 50.
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- Joris De Roeck
- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium.,Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom.,Department of Electromechanics, Op3Mech Research Group, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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Abdul Jamil M, Abd Wahab M, Soon C, Pasko K, Youseffi M. Effects of Nitrogen Ion Implantation on Microhardness and Surface Roughness of Ti-6al-4v Eli Medical Alloy. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS: CONFERENCE SERIES 2020; 1529:022022. [DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/1529/2/022022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Total Knee Replacement has been under development for over 50 years. Its primary objectives are for normal articulation of a diseased joint, to relieve pain and restore function. Over the years three main surgical types of alloys have been used: 316L stainless steel, titanium and cobalt-chrome based alloys. Titanium, despite its superior biocompatibility, closest to bone’s Young’s modulus and lack of nickel in its composition, has poor resistance to wear. This major disadvantage of titanium alloys is the reason for which their use in load bearing prostheses is limited. Various methods of surface modifications have been investigated in order to improve wear performance by improving mechanical and tribological properties of medical grade titanium alloys. In this work, the effect of nitrogen ion implantation on micro- and nano-hardness and surface roughness of medical grade titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V ELI) has been investigated, and compared to those of unimplanted Ti6Al4V ELI, cast and wrought CoCrMo alloys. Due to the formation of a smooth and hard nitride layer on the surface of the ion implanted Ti6Al4V ELI alloy significant improvement in micro- and nano-hardness was achieved. This hardened layer is thought to improve the wear resistance of Ti-based alloys and hence can maximise their use for more demanding prosthetic applications.
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Kalo K, Niederer D, Sus R, Sohrabi K, Banzer W, Groß V, Vogt L. The detection of knee joint sounds at defined loads by means of vibroarthrography. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2020; 74:1-7. [PMID: 32062324 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2020.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2019] [Revised: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Crepitus of the knee may mirror structural and functional changes in the joint during motion. Although the magnitude of these sounds increases with greater cartilage damage, it is unclear whether knee joint sounds also reflect joint loading. METHODS Twelve healthy volunteers (mean 26 (SD 3.6) years, 7 females) participated in the randomized-balanced crossover study. Knee joint sounds were recorded (linear sampling, 5512 Hz) by means of two microphones, one placed on the medial tibial plateau and one on the patella. Two activities of daily living (standing up from/sitting down on a bench; descending stairs) and three open kinetic chain knee extension-flexion cycles (passive movement, 10% and 40% loading of the individual one repetition maximum) were performed. Each participant carried out three sets of five repetitions and three sets of 15 steps downwards (stairs), respectively. For data analysis, the mean sound amplitude and the median power frequency for each loading condition were determined. Friedman test and Bonferroni-Holm adjusted post-hoc test were performed to detect differences between conditions. FINDINGS We obtained significant differences between joint sound amplitudes for all movements, both measured at the medial tibial plateau (Chi2 = 20.7, p < 0.001) and at the patella (Chi2 = 27.6, p < 0.001). We showed a significant difference in the median power frequency of the patella between all movements (Chi2 = 17.8, p < 0.5). INTERPRETATION Overall, the larger the supposed knee joint loading was, the louder was the recorded knee crepitus. Consequently, vibroarthrographically assessed knee joint sounds can differ across knee joint loading conditions.
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- Kristin Kalo
- Department of Sports Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Applied Sciences, Giessen, Germany
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Applied Sciences, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Preventive and Sports Medicine, Institute for Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Applied Sciences, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Jones CW, Jacobs H, Shumborski S, Talbot S, Redgment A, Brighton R, Walter WL. Sagittal Stability and Implant Design Affect Patient Reported Outcomes After Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2020; 35:747-751. [PMID: 31735490 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.10.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2019] [Revised: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Joint stability is one of the goals of any joint replacement. The contribution of prosthesis design to sagittal stability in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has emerged as an area of interest. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the sagittal stability of four prosthesis types and determine the effect on patient reported outcome measures (PROMs). METHODS A matched-cohort cross-sectional study was performed on 60 patients after TKA at 1-year follow-up. Three surgeons performed 10 medially stabilized (MS) TKA and 10 non-MS TKA. Sagittal stability was assessed by a blinded observer using a KT-1000 arthrometer, Lachman's test, and the anterior drawer test. PROMs (Oxford, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, Forgotten joint score) and visual analog scale assessed function and satisfaction. RESULTS MS TKA had significantly decreased translation on KT-1000 and improved stability compared with non-MS TKA (P < .05). Increased PROMs were demonstrated in the MS TKA group compared with the non-MS TKA group (P < .05). When divided based on objective stability, regardless of the prosthesis type, patients with a stable knee had superior PROMs (P < .05), particularly in sport-related questions. CONCLUSION The MS TKA had significantly greater sagittal stability, improved PROMs, and satisfaction compared with non-MS TKA. Independent of prosthesis design, patients with greater sagittal stability demonstrated improved PROMs.
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- Christopher W Jones
- Fiona Stanley Hospital Group & Orthopaedics WA, Perth, Australia; Curtin University, Perth, Australia; University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Steve Biko Academic Hospital, The University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Orthopaedic Department, Western Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- The University of Sydney & Northern Local Area Health District (Royal North Shore Hospital), Sydney, Australia
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Scheele CB, Pietschmann MF, Schröder C, Lenze F, Grupp TM, Müller PE. Effect of bone density and cement morphology on biomechanical stability of tibial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. Knee 2020; 27:587-597. [PMID: 32024609 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2020.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2019] [Revised: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) offers good long-term survivorship and superior kinematics and function compared with total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, revision rates are higher with aseptic loosening representing a major cause. Biomechanical stability depends on cement penetration. The goal of this study was to analyze the influence of cement morphology and bone density on primary stability of tibial UKA under physiological loading conditions in human tibiae. METHODS Thirty-six tibial trays were implanted in fresh-frozen human cadaver knees and tested for primary stability using dynamic compression-shear testing. Prior to implantation, bone density had been quantified for all 18 tibiae. Postoperatively, cement penetration has been assessed on frontal cuts based on eight predefined parameters. The influence of bone density and cement morphology on biomechanical stability was determined using correlation and linear regression analysis. RESULTS Mean failure load was 2691 ± 832.9 N, mean total cement thickness was 2.04 ± 0.37 mm, mean cement penetration was 1.54 ± 0.33 mm and mean trabecular bone mineral density (BMD) was 107.1 ± 29.3 mg/ml. There was no significant correlation between failure load and cement morphology (P > .05). Failure load was significantly positive correlated with trabecular BMD (r = 0.843; P < .0001) and cortical BMD (r = 0.432; P = .0136). CONCLUSIONS Simulating physiological loading conditions, the failure load of tibial UKA is linearly dependent on the trabecular BMD. The observed parameters of cementation morphology seem capable of preventing failure at the bone-cement interface before inherent bone stability is reached. Further research is required to assess the usefulness of a preoperative assessment of bone quality for patient selection in UKA.
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- Christian B Scheele
- Department of Orthopaedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany; Technical University Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Department of Orthopedics and Sports Orthopedics, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Technical University Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Department of Orthopedics and Sports Orthopedics, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany; Aesculap AG Research & Development, Tuttlingen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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Shu L, Li S, Sugita N. Systematic review of computational modelling for biomechanics analysis of total knee replacement. BIOSURFACE AND BIOTRIBOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1049/bsbt.2019.0012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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- Liming Shu
- Department of Mechanical EngineeringSchool of EngineeringThe University of Tokyo7‐3‐1 Hongo, Bunkyo‐kuTokyo113‐8656Japan
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringSchool of EngineeringThe University of Tokyo7‐3‐1 Hongo, Bunkyo‐kuTokyo113‐8656Japan
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringSchool of EngineeringThe University of Tokyo7‐3‐1 Hongo, Bunkyo‐kuTokyo113‐8656Japan
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Vervaat W, Bogen B, Moe-Nilssen R. Within-day test-retest reliability of an accelerometer-based method for registration of step time symmetry during stair descent after ACL reconstruction and in healthy subjects. Physiother Theory Pract 2020; 38:226-234. [PMID: 32027201 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2020.1723150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Background: Symmetry during stair descent can potentially be used as an early functional measure after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). We have developed a novel application of a single accelerometer-based inertial motion unit (IMU) to identify foot strikes and calculate step times in an ordinary stairway.Purpose: To examine within-day test-retest reliability and measurement error of step time and step time symmetry measured with a body-fixed IMU during stair descent in subjects early after ACLR and in healthy subjects.Methods: Subjects after ACLR were tested twice 6 weeks (N = 15) and twice 3 months (N = 26) postoperatively. Eighteen healthy subjects were tested twice on one occasion. Subjects descended a flight of stairs at preferred speed. Trunk accelerometry data were collected with an inertial motion unit (IMU). Mean step times (MSTs) and limb symmetry index (LSI) of MSTs were calculated. Clinical trials registration number: NCT01279759.Results: Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC (1,1)) for within test-retest reliability varied from 0.87 to 0.96 for MSTs and from 0.58 to 0.87 for LSIs. The 95% confidence interval (CI) for a true value varied from ± 0.02 seconds (s) to ± 0.05 s for MSTs and from ± 4.6 percentage points (pp) to ± 6.6 pp for LSIs.Conclusion: Mean step times measured with a body-fixed IMU during stair descent and limb symmetry indexes calculated from these mean step times are precise and reliable during early post-operative rehabilitation after ACLR and in healthy subjects.
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- Willemijn Vervaat
- Department of Rehabilitation Services, Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Rehabilitation Services, Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Health and Functioning, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Prado-Novoa M, Perez-Blanca A, Espejo-Reina A, Espejo-Reina MJ, Espejo-Baena A. Initial Biomechanical Properties of Transtibial Meniscal Root Repair are Improved By Using a Knotless Anchor as a Post-Insertion Tensioning Device. Sci Rep 2020; 10:1748. [PMID: 32019982 PMCID: PMC7000710 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-58656-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The importance of meniscal root integrity to preserve contact load distribution and stability at the knee joint is recognised. Transosseous suture technique is commonly used to repair meniscal root tears. However, clinical results are not completely satisfactory. Specifically, concern exists about the development of substantial displacements at the repaired root. This study aims to assess if the use of a post-insertion tensioning knotless-anchor at the distal exit of the tibial tunnel improves time-zero biomechanical properties of the transtibial repair compared to knotting sutures over a cortical button. Twenty porcine tibia with detached posterior medial meniscal roots were randomized into two groups depending on the method to fix the sutures after root repair: knotless-anchor (KA) or suture-button (SB). Specimens underwent cyclic and load-to-failure testing. Group KA showed significantly smaller residual root displacements after low-level repetitive loads. At the load-to-failure test, Group KA exhibited significantly lower displacements at representative subcritical loads and higher resistance to development of clinically relevant displacements. The authors conclude that use of a knotless suture anchor attached at the distal outlet of the bone tunnel may be an effective solution to reduce root displacements in transtibial meniscal root repairs, a matter reported to alter biomechanics of joint contact.
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- Maria Prado-Novoa
- Laboratory of Clinical Biomechanics, Málaga, Spain. .,Department Mechanical Engineering, Universidad de Málaga, Andalucía Tech, Málaga, Spain.
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- Laboratory of Clinical Biomechanics, Málaga, Spain.,Department Mechanical Engineering, Universidad de Málaga, Andalucía Tech, Málaga, Spain
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- Laboratory of Clinical Biomechanics, Málaga, Spain.,Hospital Vithas Parque San Antonio, Málaga, Spain
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- Laboratory of Clinical Biomechanics, Málaga, Spain.,Hospital Vithas Parque San Antonio, Málaga, Spain
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Zhu Y, Xu W, Luo G, Wang H, Yang J, Lu W. Random Forest enhancement using improved Artificial Fish Swarm for the medial knee contact force prediction. Artif Intell Med 2020; 103:101811. [PMID: 32143807 DOI: 10.1016/j.artmed.2020.101811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2019] [Revised: 01/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Knee contact force (KCF) is an important factor to evaluate the knee joint function for the patients with knee joint impairment. However, the KCF measurement based on the instrumented prosthetic implants or inverse dynamics analysis is limited due to the invasive, expensive price and time consumption. In this work, we propose a KCF prediction method by integrating the Artificial Fish Swarm and the Random Forest algorithm. First, we train a Random Forest to learn the nonlinear relation between gait parameters (input) and contact pressures (output) based on a dataset of three patients instrumented with knee replacement. Then, we use the improved artificial fish group algorithm to optimize the main parameters of the Random Forest based KCF prediction model. The extensive experiments verify that our method can predict the medial knee contact force both before and after the intervention of gait patterns, and the performance outperforms the classical multi-body dynamics analysis and artificial neural network model.
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- Yean Zhu
- East China Jiaotong University, Nanchang, China.
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- East China Jiaotong University, Nanchang, China.
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- East China Jiaotong University, Nanchang, China.
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- East China Jiaotong University, Nanchang, China.
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- Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, Nanchang, China.
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Gan S, Lin W, Zou Y, Xu B, Zhang X, Zhao J, Rong J. Nano-hydroxyapatite enhanced double network hydrogels with excellent mechanical properties for potential application in cartilage repair. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 229:115523. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Revised: 09/06/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Tibial Implant Fixation Behavior in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Study With Five Different Bone Cements. J Arthroplasty 2020; 35:579-587. [PMID: 31653466 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Revised: 08/15/2019] [Accepted: 09/13/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The objectives of this study are to (1) evaluate if there is a potential difference in cemented implant fixation strength between tibial components made out of cobalt-chromium (CrCoMo) and of a ceramic zirconium nitride (ZrN) multilayer coating and to (2) test their behavior with 5 different bone cements in a standardized in vitro model for testing of the implant-cement-bone interface conditions. We also analyzed (3) whether initial fixation strength is a function of timing of the cement apposition and component implantation by an early, mid-term, and late usage within the cement-specific processing window. METHODS An in vitro study using a synthetic polyurethane foam model was performed to investigate the implant fixation strength after cementation of tibial components by a push-out test. A total of 20 groups (n = 5 each) was used: Vega PS CrCoMo tibia and Vega PS ZrN tibia with the bone cements BonOs R, SmartSet HV, Cobalt HV, Palacos R, and Surgical Simplex P, respectively, using mid-term cement apposition. Three different cement apposition times-early, mid-term, and late usage-were tested with a total of 12 groups (n = 5 each) with the bone cements BonOs R and SmartSet HV. RESULTS There was no significant difference in implant-cement-bone fixation strength between CrCoMo and ZrN multilayer-coated Vega tibial trays tested with 5 different commonly used bone cements. CONCLUSION Apposition of bone cements and tibial tray implantation in the early to mid of the cement-specific processing window is beneficial in regard to interface fixation in TKA.
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Kohan EM, Hill JR, Lamplot JD, Aleem AW, Keener JD, Chamberlain AM. Severity of Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis Does Not Correlate With Patient-Reported Outcomes. J Shoulder Elb Arthroplast 2020; 4:2471549220901873. [PMID: 34497959 PMCID: PMC8282148 DOI: 10.1177/2471549220901873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Revised: 06/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Patient pain and clinical function are important factors in decision-making
for patients with glenohumeral osteoarthritis (GHOA). The correlation
between radiographic severity of arthritis and demographic factors with
modern patient-reported outcome measures has not yet been well defined. Methods This cross-sectional study included 256 shoulders in 246 patients presenting
with isolated GHOA. All patients obtained standard radiographs and completed
the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, Simple Shoulder Test (SST),
Shoulder Activity Scale, Visual Analog Scale, and Patient-Reported Outcome
Measurement Information System (PROMIS) computer adaptive tests at the time
of presentation. Radiographs were graded according to the Samilson–Prieto
classification. Mean pain and functional scores were compared between the
radiographic grades of osteoarthritis (OA) and demographic factors. Results There were 6 shoulders rated as grade 1 OA, 41 shoulders as grade 2, 149
shoulders as grade 3a, and 65 shoulders as grade 3b. There was excellent
interobserver reliability in grade of OA (κ = 0.77). There were no
significant differences in patient-reported pain or any validated measure of
clinical function between radiographic grades of OA
(P > .05). Males reported higher
function and lower pain scores than females
(P = .001–.066), although only the
values for the SST and PROMIS physical function test were clinically
relevant. Discussion While gender correlated with pain and function, the clinical relevance is
limited. Radiographic severity of GHOA does not correlate with
patient-reported pain and function, and symptoms should remain the primary
determinants of surgical decision-making. Further investigation is necessary
to examine whether radiographic severity of OA influences improvement
following operative intervention in this population.
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- Eitan M Kohan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri
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Asseln M, Eschweiler J, Trepczynski A, Damm P, Radermacher K. Evaluation and validation of 2D biomechanical models of the knee for radiograph-based preoperative planning in total knee arthroplasty. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0227272. [PMID: 31914159 PMCID: PMC6948753 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0227272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2019] [Accepted: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Thorough preoperative planning in total knee arthroplasty is essential to reduce implant failure by proper implant sizing and alignment. The “gold standard” in conventional preoperative planning is based on anterior-posterior long-leg radiographs. However, the coronal component alignment is still an open discussion in literature, since studies have reported contradictory outcomes on survivorship, indicating that optimal individual alignment goals still need to be defined. Two-dimensional biomechanical models of the knee have the potential to predict joint forces and, therefore, objectify therapy planning. Previously published two-dimensional biomechanical models were evaluated and validated for the first time in this study by comparison of model predictions to corresponding in vivo measurements obtained from telemetric implants for a one- and two-leg stance. Model input parameters were acquired from weight-bearing anterior-posterior long-leg radiographs and statistical assumptions for patient-specific model adaptation. The overall time from initialization to load prediction was in the range of 7–8 minutes per patient for all models. However, no model could accurately predict the correct trend of knee joint forces over patients. Two dimensional biomechanical models of the knee have the potential to improve preoperative planning in total knee arthroplasty by providing additional individual biomechanical information to the surgeon. Although integration into the clinical workflow might be performed with acceptable costs, the models’ accuracy is insufficient for the moment. Future work is needed for model optimization and more sophisticated modelling approaches.
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- Malte Asseln
- Chair of Medical Engineering, Helmholtz-Institute for Biomedical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Aachen University Clinic, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Chair of Medical Engineering, Helmholtz-Institute for Biomedical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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Smale KB, Conconi M, Sancisi N, Alkjaer T, Krogsgaard MR, Parenti-Castelli V, Benoit DL. Relationship of Knee Forces to Subjective Function Pre- and Post-ACL Reconstruction. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2020; 52:1338-1346. [PMID: 31895297 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000002258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Although basic objective measures (e.g., knee laxity, strength, and hop tests) have been related to subjective measures of function, associations between knee-specific objective and subjective measures have yet to be completed. The objective was to determine if knee joint contact and ligament forces differ between pre- and post-anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructed states and if these forces relate to their patient's respective subjective functional ability scores. METHODS Twelve patients performed a hopping task before and after reconstruction. Magnetic resonance images and OpenSim were used to develop patient-specific models in static optimization and joint reaction analyses. Questionnaires concerning each patient's subjective functional ability were also collected and correlated with knee joint contact and ligament forces. RESULTS No significant differences were observed between deficient and reconstructed groups with respect to knee joint contact or ligament forces. Nevertheless, there were several significant (P < 0.05) moderate to strong correlations between subjective and objective measures including Tegner activity level to contact force in both states (r = 0.67-0.76) and International Knee Documentation Committee to compressive and anterior shear forces (r = 0.64-0.66). CONCLUSION Knee-specific objective measures of a patient's functional capacity can represent their subjective ability, which explains this relationship to a greater extent than past anatomical and gross objective measures of function. This consolidation is imperative for improving the current rehabilitation schema as it allows for external validation of objective and subjective functional measures. With poor validation of subjective function against objective measures of function, the reinjury rate is unlikely to diminish, continuing the heavy financial burden on health care systems.
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- Kenneth B Smale
- School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, CANADA
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Bologna, Bologna, ITALY
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Bologna, Bologna, ITALY
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- Section for Sports Traumatology M51, Bispebjerg-Frederiksberg Hospital, Copenhagen, DENMARK
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Smith SHL, Reilly P, Bull AMJ. A musculoskeletal modelling approach to explain sit-to-stand difficulties in older people due to changes in muscle recruitment and movement strategies. J Biomech 2020; 98:109451. [PMID: 31685221 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.109451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2019] [Revised: 10/18/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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By 2050 the proportion of over 65s is predicted to be 20% of the population. The consequences of an age-related reduction in muscle mass have not been fully investigated and, therefore, the aim of the present study was to quantify the muscle and joint contact forces using musculoskeletal modelling, during a sit-to-stand activity, to better explain difficulties in performing everyday activities for older people. A sit-to-stand activity with and without the use of arm rests was observed in ninety-five male participants, placed into groups of young (aged 18-35 years), middle-aged (aged 40-60 years) or older adults (aged 65 years and over). Older participants demonstrated significantly lower knee extensor and joint forces than the young when not using arm rests, compensating through elevated hip extensor and ankle plantarflexor muscle activity. The older group were also found to have higher shoulder joint contact forces whilst using arm rests. This tendency to reorganise muscle recruitment to include neighbouring groups or other parts of the body could make everyday activities more susceptible to age-related functional decline. Reductions in leg strength, via age- or atrophy- related means, creates increased reliance on the upper body and may result in further lower limb atrophy through disuse. The eventual decline of upper body function reduces strength reserves, leading to increased vulnerability, dependence on others and risk of institutionalisation.
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- Samuel H L Smith
- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, Kensington, London SW7 2AZ, UK.
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- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, Kensington, London SW7 2AZ, UK; Department of Orthopaedics, Imperial College NHS Trust, Praed St, London W2 1NY, UK
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- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, Kensington, London SW7 2AZ, UK
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Kakihana H, Jinnouchi H, Kitamura A, Matsudaira K, Kiyama M, Hayama-Terada M, Muraki I, Kubota Y, Yamagishi K, Okada T, Imano H, Iso H. Overweight and Hypertension in Relation to Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Among Community-Dwelling Adults: The Circulatory Risk in Communities Study (CIRCS). J Epidemiol 2020; 31:566-572. [PMID: 32801279 PMCID: PMC8502830 DOI: 10.2188/jea.je20200135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background The association between overweight and chronic musculoskeletal pain may vary by anatomical site and be modified by hypertension status. This study examined the associations between overweight and low back and knee pains and their effect modification by hypertension status. Methods We conducted a community-based cross-sectional study involving 2,845 adults (1,080 men and 1,765 women) aged 40–89 years. Chronic knee pain (CKP) and low back pain (CLBP) lasting more than 3 months were categorized into more or less severe pain. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of the association between overweight and more or less severe CKP and CLBP were determined using logistic regression and stratified by hypertension status. Adjustment variables were age, sex, area, hypertension, smoking and drinking status, inactivity, job category, mental stress, depression, and overall CKP or CLBP. Results Overall, 288 (10.1%) and 631 (22.2%) adults had more and less severe CKP, respectively, and 284 (10.0%) and 830 (29.2%) had more and less severe CLBP, respectively. Overweight was associated with overall CKP and more or less severe CKP, regardless of hypertension status. Overweight was not associated with overall CLBP; its association was more pronounced for more severe CLBP. The association between overweight and more severe CLBP was evident among non-hypertensives (multivariable OR 1.72; 95% CI, 1.09–2.71); however, that between overweight and less severe CLBP was not evident (multivariable OR 1.07; 95% CI, 0.73–1.56). Conclusions As hypertension may attenuate the association between overweight and CLBP, we should consider hypertension status for proper management of CLBP among overweight individuals.
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- Hironobu Kakihana
- Public Health, Department of Social Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Nippon Medical School
- Osaka Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
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- Osaka Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
- Research Team for Social Participation and Community Health, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology
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- Department of Medical Research and Management for Musculoskeletal Pain, 22nd Century Medical & Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Tokyo
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- Osaka Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
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- Osaka Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
- Yao City Public Health Center
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- Public Health, Department of Social Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Osaka Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
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- Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, and Health Services Research and Development Center, University of Tsukuba
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- Osaka Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
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- Public Health, Department of Social Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Public Health, Department of Social Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
- Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, and Health Services Research and Development Center, University of Tsukuba
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Samsami S, Pätzold R, Winkler M, Herrmann S, Augat P. The effect of coronal splits on the structural stability of bi-condylar tibial plateau fractures: a biomechanical investigation. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2020; 140:1719-1730. [PMID: 32219572 PMCID: PMC7557508 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-020-03412-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Surgical treatment of bi-condylar tibial plateau fractures is still challenging due to the complexity of the fracture and the difficult surgical approach. Coronal fracture lines are associated with a high risk of fixation failure. However, previous biomechanical studies and fracture classifications have disregarded coronal fracture lines. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study aimed to develop a clinically relevant fracture model (Fracture C) and compare its mechanical behavior with the traditional Horwitz model (Fracture H). Twelve samples of fourth-generation tibia Sawbones were utilized to realize two fracture models with (Fracture C) or without (Fracture H) a coronal fracture line and both fixed with lateral locking plates. Loading of the tibial plateau was introduced through artificial femur condyles to cyclically load the fracture constructs until failure. Stiffness, fracture gap movements, failure loads as well as relative displacements and rotations of fracture fragments were measured. RESULTS The presence of a coronal fracture line reduced fracture construct stiffness by 43% (p = 0.013) and decreased the failure load by 38% from 593 ± 159 to 368 ± 63 N (p = 0.016). Largest displacements were observed at the medial aspect between the tibial plateau and the tibial shaft in the longitudinal direction. Again, the presence of the coronal fracture line reduced the stability of the fragments and created increased joint incongruities. CONCLUSIONS Coronal articular fracture lines substantially affect the mechanical response of tibia implant structures specifically on the medial side. With this in mind, utilizing a clinically relevant fracture model for biomechanical evaluations regarding bi-condylar tibial plateau fractures is strongly recommended.
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- Shabnam Samsami
- Laboratory of Biomechanics and Experimental Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Munich, Germany ,Institute for Biomechanics, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik, Murnau, Germany
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- Institute for Biomechanics, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik, Murnau, Germany ,Department of Trauma Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik, Murnau, Germany
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- Institute for Biomechanics, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik, Murnau, Germany
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- Institute for Biomechanics, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik, Murnau, Germany ,Institute for Biomechanics, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Institute for Biomechanics, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik, Murnau, Germany ,Institute for Biomechanics, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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Influence of Preservation of Normal Knee Contact Stress on Other Compartments with respect to the Tibial Insert Design for Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty. Appl Bionics Biomech 2019; 2019:9246379. [PMID: 31827605 PMCID: PMC6885156 DOI: 10.1155/2019/9246379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Revised: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Recent advances in imaging technology and additive manufacturing have led to the introduction of customized unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) that can potentially improve functional performance due to customized geometries, including customized sagittal and coronal curvature and enhanced bone preservation. The purpose of this study involved evaluating the biomechanical effect of the tibial insert design on the customized medial UKA using computer simulations. We developed sagittal and coronal curvatures in a native knee mimetic femoral component design. We utilized three types of tibial insert design: flat, anatomy mimetic, and conforming design. We evaluated contact stress on the tibial insert and other compartments, including the lateral meniscus and articular cartilage, under gait and squat loading conditions. For the conforming UKA design, the tibial insert and lateral meniscus exhibited the lowest contact stress under stance phase gait cycle. However, for the conforming UKA design, the tibial insert and lateral meniscus exhibited the highest contact stress under swing phase gait cycle. For the flat UKA design, the articular cartilage exhibited the lowest contact stress under gait and squat loading conditions. The anatomy mimetic UKA design exhibited the most normal-like contact stress on the other compartments under gait and squat loading conditions. The results reveal the importance of conformity between the femoral component and the tibial insert in the customized UKA. Based on the results on the femoral component as well as the tibial insert in the customized UKA, the anatomy mimetic design preserves normal knee joint biomechanics and thus may prevent progressive osteoarthritis of the other knee compartments.
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Koh YG, Lee JA, Lee HY, Kim HJ, Chung HS, Kang KT. Reduction in tibiofemoral conformity in lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty is more representative of normal knee kinematics. Bone Joint Res 2019; 8:593-600. [PMID: 31934330 PMCID: PMC6946914 DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.812.bjr-2019-0114.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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AIMS Commonly performed unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is not designed for the lateral compartment. Additionally, the anatomical medial and lateral tibial plateaus have asymmetrical geometries, with a slightly dished medial plateau and a convex lateral plateau. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the native knee kinematics with respect to the tibial insert design corresponding to the lateral femoral component. METHODS Subject-specific finite element models were developed with tibiofemoral (TF) and patellofemoral joints for one female and four male subjects. Three different TF conformity designs were applied. Flat, convex, and conforming tibial insert designs were applied to the identical femoral component. A deep knee bend was considered as the loading condition, and the kinematic preservation in the native knee was investigated. RESULTS The convex design, the femoral rollback, and internal rotation were similar to those of the native knee. However, the conforming design showed a significantly decreased femoral rollback and internal rotation compared with that of the native knee (p < 0.05). The flat design showed a significant difference in the femoral rollback; however, there was no difference in the tibial internal rotation compared with that of the native knee. CONCLUSION The geometry of the surface of the lateral tibial plateau determined the ability to restore the rotational kinematics of the native knee. Surgeons and implant designers should consider the geometry of the anatomical lateral tibial plateau as an important factor in the restoration of native knee kinematics after lateral UKA.Cite this article: Bone Joint Res 2019;8:593-600.
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- Yong-Gon Koh
- Joint Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Sport and Healthy Aging, Korea National Sport University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Joint Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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Stein S, Höse S, Warnecke D, Gentilini C, Skaer N, Walker R, Kessler O, Ignatius A, Dürselen L. Meniscal Replacement With a Silk Fibroin Scaffold Reduces Contact Stresses in the Human Knee. J Orthop Res 2019; 37:2583-2592. [PMID: 31403212 PMCID: PMC8647912 DOI: 10.1002/jor.24437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/02/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The aim of the current study was to verify if a previously developed silk fibroin scaffold for meniscal replacement is able to restore the physiological distribution of contact pressure (CP) over the articulating surfaces in the human knee joint, thereby reducing peak loads occurring after partial meniscectomy. The pressure distribution on the medial tibial articular surface of seven human cadaveric knee joints was analysed under continuous flexion-extension movements and under physiological loads up to 2,500 N at different flexion angles. Contact area (CA), maximum tibiofemoral CP, maximum pressure under the meniscus and the pressure distribution were analysed for the intact meniscus, after partial meniscectomy as well as after partial medial meniscal replacement using the silk fibroin scaffold. Implantation of the silk fibroin scaffold considerably improved tibiofemoral contact mechanics after partial medial meniscectomy. While the reduced CA after meniscectomy was not fully restored by the silk fibroin scaffold, clinically relevant peak pressures on the articular cartilage surface occurring after partial meniscectomy were significantly reduced. Nevertheless, at high flexion angles static testing demonstrated that normal pressure distribution comparable to the intact meniscus could not be fully achieved. The current study demonstrates that the silk fibroin implant possesses attributes that significantly improve tibiofemoral CPs within the knee joint following partial meniscectomy. However, the failure to fully recapitulate the CAs and pressures observed in the intact meniscus, particularly at high flexion angles, indicates that the implant's biomechanical properties may require further improvement to completely restore tibiofemoral contact mechanics. © 2019 The Authors. Journal of Orthopaedic Research® published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. on behalf of Orthopaedic Research Society. J Orthop Res 37:2583-2592, 2019.
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- Svenja Stein
- Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Centre for Trauma Research UlmUlm University Medical CentreHelmholtzstraße 1489081UlmGermany
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- Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Centre for Trauma Research UlmUlm University Medical CentreHelmholtzstraße 1489081UlmGermany
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- Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Centre for Trauma Research UlmUlm University Medical CentreHelmholtzstraße 1489081UlmGermany
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- Orthox Ltd.66 Innovation Drive, Milton ParkAbingdonOX14 4RQUnited Kingdom
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- Orthox Ltd.66 Innovation Drive, Milton ParkAbingdonOX14 4RQUnited Kingdom
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- Orthox Ltd.66 Innovation Drive, Milton ParkAbingdonOX14 4RQUnited Kingdom
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- Centre of Orthopaedics and Sports (affiliated to Orthopaedic University Hospital, Leipziger Straße 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany)Albisriederstraße 243A8047ZurichSwitzerland
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- Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Centre for Trauma Research UlmUlm University Medical CentreHelmholtzstraße 1489081UlmGermany
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- Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Centre for Trauma Research UlmUlm University Medical CentreHelmholtzstraße 1489081UlmGermany
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Karpiński R, Szabelski J, Maksymiuk J. Effect of Physiological Fluids Contamination on Selected Mechanical Properties of Acrylate Bone Cement. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 12:E3963. [PMID: 31795371 PMCID: PMC6926979 DOI: 10.3390/ma12233963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2019] [Revised: 11/23/2019] [Accepted: 11/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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This study analyses the degradation rate of selected mechanical properties of bone cement contaminated with human blood and saline solution. During the polymerisation stage, the PMMA cement specimens were supplemented with the selected physiological fluids in a range of concentrations from 0% to 10%. The samples were then subjected to the standardised compression tests, as per ISO 5833: 2002, and hardness tests. The obtained results were analysed statistically to display the difference in the degradation of the material relative to the degree of contamination. Subsequently, numerical modelling was employed to determine the mathematical relationship between the degree of contamination and the material strength degradation rate. The introduction of various concentrations of contaminants into the cement mass resulted in a statistically significant change in their compressive strength. It was shown that the addition of more than 4% of saline and more than 6% of blood (by weight) causes that the specimens exhibit lower strength than the minimum critical value of 70 MPa, specified in the abovementioned International Standard. It was further revealed that the cement hardness characteristics degraded accordingly. The mathematical models showed a very good fit with the results from the experiments: The coefficient of determination R2 was 0.987 in the case of the linear hardness model for blood and 0.983 for salt solution; secondly, the values of R2 for the third-degree polynomial model of compressive strength were 0.88 for blood and 0.92 for salt. From the results, it can be seen that there is a quantitative/qualitative relationship between the contamination rate and the drop in the tested mechanical characteristics. Therefore, great effort must be taken to minimise the contact of the bone cement with physiological fluids, which naturally occur in the operative field, particularly when the material cures, in order to prevent the cement material strength declining below the minimum threshold specified in the ISO standard.
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- Robert Karpiński
- Department of Machine Design and Mechatronics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Lublin University of Technology, Nadbystrzycka 36, 20-618 Lublin, Poland
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- Section of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Computerization and Production Robotization, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Lublin University of Technology, Nadbystrzycka 36, 20-618 Lublin, Poland
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- Orthopaedic Department, Łęczna Hospital, Krasnystawska 52, 21-010 Łęczna, Poland
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Koh YG, Lee JA, Lee HY, Suh DS, Kim HJ, Kang KT. Effect of sagittal femoral component alignment on biomechanics after mobile-bearing total knee arthroplasty. J Orthop Surg Res 2019; 14:400. [PMID: 31779650 PMCID: PMC6883526 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-019-1458-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2019] [Accepted: 11/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recently, there has been increasing interest in mobile-bearing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, changes in biomechanics with respect to femoral component alignment in mobile-bearing TKA have not been explored in depth. This study aims to evaluate the biomechanical effect of sagittal alignment of the femoral component in mobile-bearing TKA. METHODS We developed femoral sagittal alignment models with - 3°, 0°, 3°, 5°, and 7°. We also examined the kinematics of the tibiofemoral (TF) joint, contact point on the TF joint, contact stress on the patellofemoral (PF) joint, collateral ligament force, and quadriceps force using a validated computational model under a deep-knee-bend condition. RESULTS Posterior kinematics of the TF joint increased as the femoral component flexed. In addition, contact stress on the PF joint, collateral ligament force, and quadriceps force decreased as the femoral component flexed. The results of this study can assist surgeons in assessing risk factors associated with femoral component sagittal alignment for mobile-bearing TKA. CONCLUSIONS Our results showed that slight flexion implantation may be an effective alternative technique because of its advantageous biomechanical effect. However, excessive flexion should be avoided because of potential loosening of the TF joint.
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- Yong-Gon Koh
- Joint Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, 10 Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06698, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Joint Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, 10 Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06698, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sport and Healthy Aging, Korea National Sport University, 1239 Yangjae-dearo, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05541, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Comparison of Clinical and Biomechanical Outcomes between Partial Fibulectomy and Drug Conservative Treatment for Medial Knee Osteoarthritis. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:4575424. [PMID: 31781616 PMCID: PMC6875010 DOI: 10.1155/2019/4575424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Revised: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 09/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Background Upper partial fibulectomy has been preliminarily proved to have the efficacy for pain alleviation and improvement of function in patients with mild to moderate medial compartment knee osteoarthritis (KOA). However, the previous studies lack the control group with other treatments. The aim of this prospective, randomized controlled study is to compare the clinical and biomechanical effects between upper partial fibulectomy and drug conservative treatment on improvement of clinical pain, function, and gait for patients with mild to moderate medial knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and further discuss its biomechanical mechanism. Methods From August 2016 to February 2017, 49 and 48 patients with mild to moderate medial KOA were allocated to fibulectomy and drug groups. We assessed the patients' visual analog scale (VAS) pain score, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) knee score, limb alignment, passive flexion/extension range of motion (ROM) of the knee, and 3D gait kinematics and kinetics parameters before and after intervention. Repeated-measures ANOVA with Dunnett's post hoc assessment and multivariate analysis of variance were applied for intragroup and intergroup comparisons, respectively. Results The improvement in the fibulectomy group on the VAS pain score, HSS knee score, walking speed, and walking knee range of motion (ROM) was statistically better than that in the drug group. The decreased overall peak knee adduction moment (KAM) (decreased by 16.1%) and hip-knee-ankle (HKA) angle (decreased by 0.99° from a more varus alignment to a more neutral alignment) of the affected and operated side 1 year after surgery were observed in the fibulectomy group. Conclusion This research demonstrated that as a biomechanical intervention, upper partial fibulectomy can be a better choice in pain relief and function and gait improvement than drug conservative treatment for patients with early-stage knee OA. The long-term clinical outcomes, indication, and rationale for the improvement in clinical symptoms should be investigated further.
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Koh YG, Lee JA, Chun HJ, Baek C, Kang KT. Effect of insert material on forces on quadriceps, collateral ligament, and patellar tendon after rotating platform mobile-bearing total knee arthroplasty. Asian J Surg 2019; 43:742-749. [PMID: 31648867 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2019.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Revised: 09/18/2019] [Accepted: 09/26/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There is a gradual increase in the number of patients for total knee arthroplasty (TKA), and TKA demonstrates reliable clinical outcomes. The orthopaedic biomaterials community continuously attempted over the past decades to improve the longevity of UHMWPE in TKA by using various improved technologies. Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and carbon fiber reinforced-PEEK(CFR-PEEK) are suggested as potential tibial insert materials to replace UHMWPE in some applications. The aim of this study involves evaluating the biomechanical effects of UHMWPE and CFR-PEEK tibial materials on mobile-bearing TKA. METHODS The finite element (FE) model was obtained by conducting computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. The FE investigation included three types of loading conditions corresponding to the loads used in the experiments for FE model validation and model predictions under deep-knee bend loading conditions. We investigated forces on quadriceps, collateral ligament and patellar tendon with UHMWPE and CCFR-PEEK tibial insert materials under the deep-knee-bend condition. RESULTS Quadriceps force decreased with flexion for CFR-PEEK when compared to that for UHMWPE. A similar trend was observed in terms of the patellar tendon force. An opposite trend was observed in the collateral ligament. Medial collateral ligament force in the CFR-PEEK exceeded that in the UHMWPE, and lateral collateral ligament force in the UHMWPE exceeded that in the CFR-PEEK. CONCLUSION The CFR-PEEK represents an alternative insert material given its superior biomechanical effect after mobile-bearing total knee arthroplasty. However, a balance between the medial and lateral ligaments is considered as an important factor in the CFR-PEEK tibial insert due to its opposite biomechanical effect.
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- Yong-Gon Koh
- Joint Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, 10 Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06698, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical and Control Engineering, The Cyber University of Korea, 106 Bukchon-ro, Jongnogu, Seoul, 03051, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Koh YG, Hong HT, Kang KT. Biomechanical Effect of UHMWPE and CFR-PEEK Insert on Tibial Component in Unicompartmental Knee Replacement in Different Varus and Valgus Alignments. MATERIALS 2019; 12:ma12203345. [PMID: 31615060 PMCID: PMC6829307 DOI: 10.3390/ma12203345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2019] [Revised: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The current study aims to analyze the biomechanical effects of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and carbon-fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (CFR-PEEK) inserts, in varus/valgus alignment, for a tibial component, from 9° varus to 9° valgus, in unicompartmental knee replacement (UKR). The effects on bone stress, collateral ligament force, and contact stress on other compartments were evaluated under gait cycle conditions, by using a validated finite element model. In the UHMWPE model, the von Mises’ stress on the cortical bone region significantly increased as the tibial tray was in valgus >6°, which might increase the risk of residual pain, and when in valgus >3° for CFR-PEEK. The contact stress on other UHMWPE compartments decreased in valgus and increased in varus, as compared to the neutral position. In CFR-PEEK, it increased in valgus and decreased in varus. The forces on medial collateral ligaments increased in valgus, when compared to the neutral position in UHMWPE and CFR-PEEK. The results indicate that UKR with UHMWPE showed positive biomechanical outputs under neutral and 3° varus conditions. UKR with CFR-PEEK showed positive biomechanical outputs for up to 6° varus alignments. The valgus alignment should be avoided.
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- Yong-Gon Koh
- Joint Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, 10 Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06698, Korea.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea.
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Chen T, McCarthy MM, Guo H, Warren R, Maher SA. The Scaffold-Articular Cartilage Interface: A Combined In Vitro and In Silico Analysis Under Controlled Loading Conditions. J Biomech Eng 2019; 140:2680997. [PMID: 29801169 DOI: 10.1115/1.4040121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The optimal method to integrate scaffolds with articular cartilage has not yet been identified, in part because of our lack of understanding about the mechanobiological conditions at the interface. Our objective was to quantify the effect of mechanical loading on integration between a scaffold and articular cartilage. We hypothesized that increased number of loading cycles would have a detrimental effect on interface integrity. The following models were developed: (i) an in vitro scaffold-cartilage explant system in which compressive sinusoidal loading cycles were applied for 14 days at 1 Hz, 5 days per week, for either 900, 1800, 3600, or 7200 cycles per day and (ii) an in silico inhomogeneous, biphasic finite element model (bFEM) of the scaffold-cartilage construct that was used to characterize interface micromotion, stress, and fluid flow under the prescribed loading conditions. In accordance with our hypothesis, mechanical loading significantly decreased scaffold-cartilage interface strength compared to unloaded controls regardless of the number of loading cycles. The decrease in interfacial strength can be attributed to abrupt changes in vertical displacement, fluid pressure, and compressive stresses along the interface, which reach steady-state after only 150 cycles of loading. The interfacial mechanical conditions are further complicated by the mismatch between the homogeneous properties of the scaffold and the depth-dependent properties of the articular cartilage. Finally, we suggest that mechanical conditions at the interface can be more readily modulated by increasing pre-incubation time before the load is applied, as opposed to varying the number of loading cycles.
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- Tony Chen
- Department of Biomechanics and Orthopedic Soft Tissue Research Program, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 e-mail:
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- Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 e-mail:
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- Department of Biomechanics and Orthopedic Soft Tissue Research Program, Hospital for Special Surgery, th , New York, NY 10021 e-mail:
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- Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, th , New York, NY 10021 e-mail:
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- Department of Biomechanics and Orthopedic Soft Tissue Research Program, Hospital for Special Surgery, th , New York, NY 10021 e-mail:
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Liukkonen MK, Mononen ME, Vartiainen P, Kaukinen P, Bragge T, Suomalainen JS, Malo MKH, Venesmaa S, Käkelä P, Pihlajamäki J, Karjalainen PA, Arokoski JP, Korhonen RK. Evaluation of the Effect of Bariatric Surgery-Induced Weight Loss on Knee Gait and Cartilage Degeneration. J Biomech Eng 2019; 140:2662611. [PMID: 29101403 DOI: 10.1115/1.4038330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The objective of the study was to investigate the effects of bariatric surgery-induced weight loss on knee gait and cartilage degeneration in osteoarthritis (OA) by combining magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), gait analysis, finite element (FE) modeling, and cartilage degeneration algorithm. Gait analyses were performed for obese subjects before and one-year after the bariatric surgery. FE models were created before and after weight loss for those subjects who did not have severe tibio-femoral knee cartilage loss. Knee cartilage degenerations were predicted using an adaptive cartilage degeneration algorithm which is based on cumulative overloading of cartilage, leading to iteratively altered cartilage properties during OA. The average weight loss was 25.7±11.0 kg corresponding to a 9.2±3.9 kg/m2 decrease in body mass index (BMI). External knee rotation moment increased, and minimum knee flexion angle decreased significantly (p < 0.05) after weight loss. Moreover, weight loss decreased maximum cartilage degeneration by 5±23% and 13±11% on the medial and lateral tibial cartilage surfaces, respectively. Average degenerated volumes in the medial and lateral tibial cartilage decreased by 3±31% and 7±32%, respectively, after weight loss. However, increased degeneration levels could also be observed due to altered knee kinetics. The present results suggest that moderate weight loss changes knee kinetics and kinematics and can slow-down cartilage degeneration for certain patients. Simulation results also suggest that prediction of cartilage degeneration is subject-specific and highly depend on the altered gait loading, not just the patient's weight.
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- Mimmi K Liukkonen
- Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, Kuopio FI-70211, Finland e-mail:
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- Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, Kuopio FI-70211, Finland e-mail:
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- Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, Kuopio FI-70211, Finland e-mail:
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, Kuopio FI-70211, Finland; Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Kuopio University Hospital, P.O. Box 100, Kuopio FI-70029, Finland e-mail:
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- Charles River Discovery Research Services, Microkatu 1, Kuopio FI-70210, Finland e-mail:
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- Department of Clinical Radiology, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, Kuopio FI-70211, Finland e-mail:
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- Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, Kuopio FI-70211, Finland e-mail:
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- Department of Surgery, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, Kuopio FI-70211, Finland; Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Kuopio University Hospital, P.O. Box 100, Kuopio FI-70029, Finland e-mail:
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- Department of Surgery, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, Kuopio FI-70211, Finland; Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Kuopio University Hospital, P.O. Box 100, Kuopio FI-70029, Finland e-mail:
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, Kuopio FI-70211, Finland; Clinical Nutrition and Obesity Center, Kuopio University Hospital, P.O. Box 100, Kuopio FI-70029, Finland e-mail:
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- Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, Kuopio FI-70211, Finland e-mail:
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital, P.O. Box 349, Helsinki FI-00029, Finland; University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 3, Helsinki FI-00014, Finland e-mail:
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- Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, Kuopio FI-70211, Finland; Diagnostic Imaging Centre, Kuopio University Hospital, P.O. Box 100, Kuopio FI-70029, Finland e-mail:
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van Veen B, Montefiori E, Modenese L, Mazzà C, Viceconti M. Muscle recruitment strategies can reduce joint loading during level walking. J Biomech 2019; 97:109368. [PMID: 31606129 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.109368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2019] [Revised: 09/18/2019] [Accepted: 09/22/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Joint inflammation, with consequent cartilage damage and pain, typically reduces functionality and affects activities of daily life in a variety of musculoskeletal diseases. Since mechanical loading is an important determinant of the disease process, a possible conservative treatment is the unloading of joints. In principle, a neuromuscular rehabilitation program aimed to promote alternative muscle recruitments could reduce the loads on the lower-limb joints during walking. The extent of joint load reduction one could expect from this approach remains unknown. Furthermore, assuming significant reductions of the load on the affected joint can be achieved, it is unclear whether, and to what extent, the other joints will be overloaded. Using subject-specific musculoskeletal models of four different participants, we computed the muscle recruitment strategies that minimised the hip, knee and ankle contact force, and predicted the contact forces such strategies induced at the other joints. Significant reductions of the peak force and impulse at the knee and hip were obtained, while only a minimal effect was found at the ankle joint. Adversely, the peak force and the impulse in non-targeted joints increased when aiming to minimize the load in an adjacent joint. These results confirm the potential of alternative muscle recruitment strategies to reduce the loading at the knee and the hip, but not at the ankle. Therefore, neuromuscular rehabilitation can be targeted to reduce the loading at affected joints but must be considered carefully in patients with multiple joints affected due to the potential adverse effects in non-targeted joints.
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- Bart van Veen
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and INSIGNEO Institute for in Silico Medicine, University of Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and INSIGNEO Institute for in Silico Medicine, University of Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and INSIGNEO Institute for in Silico Medicine, University of Sheffield, UK; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College London, UK
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and INSIGNEO Institute for in Silico Medicine, University of Sheffield, UK.
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Italy; Medical Technology Lab, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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A multi-purpose force-controlled loading device for cartilage and meniscus functionality assessment using advanced MRI techniques. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2019; 101:103428. [PMID: 31604169 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2019.103428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2018] [Revised: 07/19/2019] [Accepted: 09/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Response to loading of soft tissues as assessed by advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques is a promising approach to evaluate tissue functionality beyond (statically obtained) structural and compositional features. As cartilage and meniscus pathologies are closely intertwined in osteoarthritis (OA) and beyond, both tissues should ideally be studied to elucidate further the underlying mechanisms involved in load transmission and its failure leading to OA. Hence, we devised, constructed and validated a dedicated MRI-compatible pneumatic force-controlled loading device to study cartilage and meniscus functionality in a standardized and reproducible manner and in reference to alternative tissue evaluation methods. Mechanical reference measurements using digital force sensors confirmed the reproducible application of forces in the range of 0-76N. To demonstrate the device's utility in a basic research context, MRI measurements of human articular cartilage (obtained from the lateral femoral condyle, n = 5) and meniscus (obtained from lateral meniscus body, n = 5) were performed in the unloaded (δ0) and loaded configurations (δ1: [cartilage] 0.75 bar corresponding to 15.1 N, [meniscus] 2 bar corresponding to 37.1 N; δ2: [cartilage] 1.5 bar corresponding to 28.6 N, [meniscus] 4 bar corresponding to 69.1 N). Cartilage samples were directly indented, while meniscus samples were subject to torque-induced compression using a dedicated lever compression device. Morphological MR Imaging using Proton Density-weighted sequences and quantitative MR Imaging using T2 and T1ρ mapping were performed serially and at high resolution. For reference, samples underwent subsequent biomechanical and histological reference evaluation. In conclusion, the force-controlled loading device has been validated for the non-invasive response-to-loading assessment of human cartilage and meniscus samples by advanced MRI techniques. Hereby, both tissues may be functionally evaluated in combination, beyond mere static analysis and in reference to histological and biomechanical measures.
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Seitz AM, Nelitz M, Ignatius A, Dürselen L. Release of the medial collateral ligament is mandatory in medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2019; 27:2917-2926. [PMID: 30269168 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-018-5167-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2018] [Accepted: 09/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to quantify the effect of clinically relevant open-wedge high tibial osteotomies on medial collateral ligament (MCL) strain and the resultant tibiofemoral contact mechanics during knee extension and 30° knee flexion. METHODS Six human cadaveric knee joints were axially loaded (1 kN) in knee extension and 30° knee flexion. Strains at the anterior and posterior regions of the MCL were determined using strain gauges. Tibiofemoral contact mechanics (contact area, mean and maximum contact pressure) were investigated using pressure-sensitive sensors. Open-wedge osteotomy was performed using biplanar cuts and osteotomy angles of 5° and 10° were maintained using an external fixator. Tests were performed first with intact and then with dissected MCL. RESULTS Nonparametric statistical analyses indicated a significant strain increase (p < 0.01) in the anterior and posterior fibres of the MCL with increasing osteotomy angle of up to 8.3% and 6.0%, respectively. Only after releasing the MCL the desired lateralisation of the mechanical axis was achieved, indicating a significant decrease in the maximum contact pressure in knee extension of - 25% (p = 0.028) and 30° knee flexion of - 21% (p = 0.027). CONCLUSIONS The results of the present biomechanical study suggest, that an open-wedge high tibial osteotomy is most effective in reducing the medial contact pressure when spreading the osteotomy to 10° and concomitantly releasing the MCL. To transfer the results of this biomechanical study to the clinical day-to-day practice, it is necessary to factor in the individual ligamentous laxity of each patient into the treatment options e.g. particularly for patients with distinct knee ligament laxity or medial ligamentary instability, the release of the MCL should be performed with care. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Controlled laboratory study.
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- Andreas M Seitz
- Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Centre for Trauma Research Ulm, Ulm University Medical Centre, Ulm, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ulm University Medical Centre, Ulm, Germany
- Orthopaedic Specialty Clinic MVZ Oberstdorf, Oberstdorf, Germany
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- Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Centre for Trauma Research Ulm, Ulm University Medical Centre, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Centre for Trauma Research Ulm, Ulm University Medical Centre, Ulm, Germany
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Knee adduction moments are not increased in obese knee osteoarthritis patients during stair negotiation. Gait Posture 2019; 73:154-160. [PMID: 31336330 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.07.192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Revised: 07/07/2019] [Accepted: 07/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Negotiating stairs is an important activity of daily living that is also associated with large loads on the knee joint. In medial compartment knee osteoarthritis, the knee adduction moment during level walking is considered a marker for disease severity. It could be argued that the discriminative capability of this parameter is even better if tested in a strenuous stair negotiation task. RESEARCH QUESTION What is the relation with knee osteoarthritis on the knee adduction moment during the stance phase of both stair ascent and descent in patients with and without obesity? METHODS This case control study included 22 lean controls, 16 lean knee osteoarthritis patients, and 14 obese knee osteoarthritis patients. All subjects ascended and descended a two-step staircase at a self-selected, comfortable speed. Three-dimensional motion analysis was performed to evaluate the knee adduction moment during stair negotiation. RESULTS Obese knee osteoarthritis patients show a prolonged stance time together with a more flattened knee adduction moment curve during stair ascent. Normalized knee adduction moment impulse, as well as the first and second peaks were not different between groups. During stair descent, a similar increase in stance time was found for both osteoarthritis groups. SIGNIFICANCE The absence of a significant effect of groups on the normalized knee adduction moment during stair negotiation may be explained by a lower ambulatory speed in the obese knee osteoarthritis group, that effectively lowers vertical ground reaction force. Decreasing ambulatory speed may be an effective strategy to lower knee adduction moment during stair negotiation.
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Kang KT, Koh YG, Park KM, Lee JS, Kwon SK. Biomechanical analysis of a changed posterior condylar offset under deep knee bend loading in cruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty. Biomed Mater Eng 2019; 30:157-169. [PMID: 30741664 DOI: 10.3233/bme-191041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The conservation of the joint anatomy is an important factor in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The restoration of the femoral posterior condylar offset (PCO) has been well known to influence the clinical outcome after TKA. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine the mechanism of PCO in finite element models with conservation of subject anatomy and different PCO of ±1, ±2, ±3 mm in posterior direction using posterior cruciate ligament-retaining TKA. METHODS Using a computational simulation, we investigated the influence of the changes in PCO on the contact stress in the polyethylene (PE) insert and patellar button, on the forces on the collateral and posterior cruciate ligament, and on the quadriceps muscle and patellar tendon forces. The computational simulation loading condition was deep knee bend. RESULTS The contact stresses on the PE insert increased, whereas those on the patellar button decreased as posterior condylar offset translated to the posterior direction. The forces exerted on the posterior cruciate ligament and collateral ligaments increased as PCO translated to the posterior direction. The translation of PCO in the anterior direction, in an equivalent flexion angle, required a greater quadriceps muscle force. CONCLUSIONS Translations of the PCO in the posterior and anterior directions resulted in negative effects in the PE insert and ligament, and the quadriceps muscle force, respectively. Our findings suggest that orthopaedic surgeons should be careful with regard to the intraoperative conservation of PCO, because an excessive change in PCO may lead to quadriceps weakness and an increase in posterior cruciate ligament tension.
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- Kyoung-Tak Kang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Joint Reconstruction Center, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Joint Reconstruction Center, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Joint Reconstruction Center, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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WANG SHANGCHENG, LIU ZHIHONG, FENG JIANMING, DENG LIANFU, ZHENG NAIQUANNIGEL. COMPARING TRANSVERSE PLANE BIOMECHANICS BETWEEN FIXED- AND MOBILE-BEARING TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY DURING LEVEL WALKING, STAIR NEGOTIATION AND PIVOTING. J MECH MED BIOL 2019. [DOI: 10.1142/s0219519419500283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Compared with fixed-bearing (FB) total knee arthroplasty (TKA), mobile-bearing (MB) TKA may promote knee rotation and reduce rotational load at bone–implant interface. Unfortunately, this hypothesis has not been examined with neither knee rotation during stance of pivoting nor knee rotational moment during activities other than level walking. This study used 3D motion analysis to obtain the rotation of tibia relative to the femur and knee rotation moment during stance phase of level walking, stair ascent/descent, step and spin turn for 17 FB, 20[Formula: see text]MB and 28 healthy knees. Statistical comparisons revealed that transverse plane biomechanics was similar between MB and FB knees. Compared with healthy knees ([Formula: see text]), both FB ([Formula: see text]) and MB knees ([Formula: see text]) reduced internal rotation during step turn at early stance. During spin turn, FB knees ([Formula: see text] vs. [Formula: see text]) reduced internal rotation at late stance, whereas MB knees ([Formula: see text] versus [Formula: see text]) reduced external rotation at early stance. MB knees (0.064% and 0.126% body weight [Formula: see text] height) had lower peak external rotation moments during early stance phase of both level walking and spin turn than healthy knees (0.108% and 0.238% body weight [Formula: see text] height). Using FB for TKA surgery without bias and step-turn strategy for pivoting were recommended.
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- SHANGCHENG WANG
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA
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- Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai 200025, P. R. China
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- Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai 200025, P. R. China
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- Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai 200025, P. R. China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Science, Center of Biomedical Engineering and Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA
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Park KK, Koh YG, Park KM, Park JH, Kang KT. Biomechanical effect with respect to the sagittal positioning of the femoral component in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. Biomed Mater Eng 2019; 30:171-182. [PMID: 30741665 DOI: 10.3233/bme-191042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Component malalignment in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) has been related to the concentration in tibiofemoral joint of contact stress and to poor post-operative outcomes. Few studies investigated a biomechanical effect of femur component position in sagittal plane. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical effect of the femoral components on the sagittal alignment under flexion and extension conditions using computational simulations. METHODS The flexion and extension conditions of the femoral component were analyzed from 10° extension to 10° flexion in 1° increments. We considered the contact stresses in the polyethylene (PE) inserts and articular cartilage, and the force on the collateral ligament, under gait cycle conditions. RESULTS The contact stress on the PE insert increased as flexion of the femoral component increased, but there was not a remarkable difference in the amount of increased contact stress upon extension. There was no difference in the contact stress on the articular cartilage upon extension of the femoral component, but it increased in flexion during stance and double support periods. The forces on the medial collateral ligaments increased with the extension and decreased with the flexion of the femoral component, whereas the forces on the lateral collateral ligaments showed opposite trends. CONCLUSIONS Surgeons should be concerned with femoral component position on UKA not only in frontal plane but also in the sagittal plane, because flexion or extension of the femoral component may impact the PE or opposite compartment along with the surrounding ligaments around knee joint.
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- Kwan Kyu Park
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Joint Reconstruction Center, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Patients With Medial Knee Osteoarthritis Reduce Medial Knee Contact Forces by Altering Trunk Kinematics, Progression Speed, and Stepping Strategy During Stair Ascent and Descent: A Pilot Study. J Appl Biomech 2019; 35:280-289. [PMID: 31141436 DOI: 10.1123/jab.2017-0159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Medial knee loading during stair negotiation in individuals with medial knee osteoarthritis, has only been reported in terms of joint moments, which may underestimate the knee loading. This study assessed knee contact forces (KCF) and contact pressures during different stair negotiation strategies. Motion analysis was performed in five individuals with medial knee osteoarthritis (52.8±11.0 years) and eight healthy subjects (51.0±13.4 years) while ascending and descending a staircase. KCF and contact pressures were calculated using a multi-body knee model while performing step-over-step at controlled and self-selected speed, and step-by-step strategies. At controlled speed, individuals with osteoarthritis showed decreased peak KCF during stair ascent but not during stair descent. Osteoarthritis patients showed higher trunk rotations in frontal and sagittal planes than controls. At lower self-selected speed, patients also presented reduced medial KCF during stair descent. While performing step-by-step, medial contact pressures decreased in osteoarthritis patients during stair descent. Osteoarthritis patients reduced their speed and increased trunk flexion and lean angles to reduce KCF during stair ascent. These trunk changes were less safe during stair descent where a reduced speed was more effective. Individuals should be recommended to use step-over-step during stair ascent and step-by-step during stair descent to reduce medial KCF.
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Weiss BA, Bou-Saïd B, Ubal S, Di Paolo J. The Phan-Thien and Tanner Model Applied to the Lubrication of Knee Prostheses. J Biomech Eng 2019; 141:2727823. [DOI: 10.1115/1.4043032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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This work aims to provide a contribution to determine a proper model for the study of fluid film lubrication for the reduction of knee prostheses failure due to polyethylene wear. The Phan-Thien and Tanner (PTT) rheological law and the elastic deformation of the articular surfaces were considered in this modeling. The governing equations were solved numerically for different geometries and different Weissenberg numbers. The lubrication approximation applied to the PTT rheological law leads to an expression for the apparent viscosity similar to the Cross model. The results attest the importance of considering the non-Newtonian behavior of the synovial fluid, the elastic deformation, and the geometrical features of the prostheses to obtain quantitative information.
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- Brenda A. Weiss
- Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional de Entre Ríos, CONICET, GBC-FI, Ruta Prov. 11, km 10, Oro Verde C.P. 3100, Argentina e-mail:
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- Fellow ASME Université de Lyon, CNRS INSA-Lyon, LaMCoS, UMR5259, Lyon F-69621, France e-mail:
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- Grupo Biomecánica Computacional, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional de Entre Ríos, Oro Verde 3100, Argentina and IBB, Universidad Nacional de Entre Ríos, CONICET, Ruta Prov. 11, km 10, Oro Verde C.P. 3100, Argentina e-mail:
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- Grupo Biomecánica Computacional, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional de Entre Ríos, Ruta Prov. 11 km 10, Oro Verde C.P. 3100, Argentina e-mail:
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Kang KT, Park JH, Koh YG, Shin J, Park KK. Biomechanical effects of posterior tibial slope on unicompartmental knee arthroplasty using finite element analysis. Biomed Mater Eng 2019; 30:133-144. [PMID: 30741662 DOI: 10.3233/bme-191039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The effects of the posterior slope of the tibial prosthesis on unicompartmental knee arthroplasty have not been fully evaluated and controversies still exist. OBJECTIVE This study evaluates the effects of the posterior slope of the tibia on contact stresses in polyethylene inserts and articular cartilage using finite element analysis. METHODS We generated a computational model followed by the development of a posterior tibial slope (PTS) from -1° to 15° cases with increments of 2° PTS models. Using a validated finite element (FE) model, we investigated the influence of the changes in PTS on the contact stress in the medial polyethylene insert and lateral cartilage. The FE model's loading condition is level walking, a normal daily activity. RESULTS The contact stress increased on the lateral articular cartilage as the PTS increased. The contact stress on the polyethylene insert differed from the contact stress on the lateral articular cartilage, and it generally increased as the PTS decreased. However, in the initial stance phase when an axial force was exerted, it increased as the PTS increased. CONCLUSIONS Our results show that an offset of ±2° from the initial anatomical tibial slope does not biomechanically affect the outcome.
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- Kyoung-Tak Kang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Joint Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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