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Shen Y, Yao W, Huang Y, Ye L, Liu J, Liu M, Ding J, Zhang Y. MRI analysis of and factors related to knee injuries in amateur marathon runners. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0306257. [PMID: 38980846 PMCID: PMC11232983 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0306257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Marathons are the most challenging form of running, and amateur athletes may be more prone to injury due to a lack of professional knowledge and instruction in running. PURPOSE To analyze the MRI manifestations of and factors related to knee injuries in amateur marathon runners. SUBJECTS Data were collected from a hospital database of 105 qualified amateur marathon athletes (65 males,40 females), between May 2018 and December 2021. FIELD STRENGTH/SEQUENCE 1.5T MR: sagittal fs-PDWI, sagittal T1WI and sagittal 3D-DESS sequence. ASSESSMENT The MRI manifestations of knee joint injury were analyzed and evaluated by two radiologists. STATISTICAL TESTS The inter-observer agreement on MRI readings was analyzed using the kappa coefficient, and binary logistic regression analysis was employed to identify factors associated with knee injuries. RESULTS The overall prevalence of knee cartilage lesions, meniscus lesions and bone marrow edema among amateur marathon runners was 45.7%, 72.4%, and 49.5% respectively. Our analysis revealed that older age (OR = 1.135, P<0.001), higher BMI (OR = 1.236, P = 0.044), and slower pace (OR = 2.305, P = 0.017) were associated with increased risk of articular cartilage disease. Furthermore, older age (OR = 1.425, P<0.001) was identified as a risk factor for meniscal lesions, while older age (OR = 1.088, P = 0.002) was bone marrow edema. Notably, no significant correlation was observed between knee joint injuries of amateur marathon athletes and gender or the monthly running distance (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS The occurrence of knee injuries among amateur marathon athletes was highly prevalent, with the patellofemoral joint cartilage and posterior horn of medial meniscus being frequently affected areas. Moreover, age, BMI, running years and pace were significant risk factors of knee joint injury.
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- Yiying Shen
- Department of Radiology, Hangzhou Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- MR scientific Marketing, Diagnostic Imaging, Siemens Healthineers Ltd, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Wearing SC, Hooper SL, Langton CM, Keiner M, Horstmann T, Crevier-Denoix N, Pourcelot P. The Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Tissues during Activities of Daily Living: Dynamic Assessment Using Quantitative Transmission-Mode Ultrasound Techniques. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:1254. [PMID: 38998789 PMCID: PMC11241410 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12131254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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The measurement of musculoskeletal tissue properties and loading patterns during physical activity is important for understanding the adaptation mechanisms of tissues such as bone, tendon, and muscle tissues, particularly with injury and repair. Although the properties and loading of these connective tissues have been quantified using direct measurement techniques, these methods are highly invasive and often prevent or interfere with normal activity patterns. Indirect biomechanical methods, such as estimates based on electromyography, ultrasound, and inverse dynamics, are used more widely but are known to yield different parameter values than direct measurements. Through a series of literature searches of electronic databases, including Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science, and IEEE Explore, this paper reviews current methods used for the in vivo measurement of human musculoskeletal tissue and describes the operating principals, application, and emerging research findings gained from the use of quantitative transmission-mode ultrasound measurement techniques to non-invasively characterize human bone, tendon, and muscle properties at rest and during activities of daily living. In contrast to standard ultrasound imaging approaches, these techniques assess the interaction between ultrasound compression waves and connective tissues to provide quantifiable parameters associated with the structure, instantaneous elastic modulus, and density of tissues. By taking advantage of the physical relationship between the axial velocity of ultrasound compression waves and the instantaneous modulus of the propagation material, these techniques can also be used to estimate the in vivo loading environment of relatively superficial soft connective tissues during sports and activities of daily living. This paper highlights key findings from clinical studies in which quantitative transmission-mode ultrasound has been used to measure the properties and loading of bone, tendon, and muscle tissue during common physical activities in healthy and pathological populations.
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- Scott C. Wearing
- School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, 80992 Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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- School of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD 4556, Australia
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- Griffith Centre of Rehabilitation Engineering, Griffith University, Southport, QLD 4222, Australia
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- Department of Exercise and Training Science, German University of Health and Sport, 85737 Ismaning, Bavaria, Germany
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- School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, 80992 Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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- INRAE, BPLC Unit, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d’Alfort, 94700 Maisons-Alfort, France
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Heyland M, Deppe D, Reisener MJ, Damm P, Taylor WR, Reinke S, Duda GN, Trepczynski A. Lower-limb internal loading and potential consequences for fracture healing. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1284091. [PMID: 37901836 PMCID: PMC10602681 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1284091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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Introduction: Mechanical loading is known to determine the course of bone fracture healing. We hypothesise that lower limb long bone loading differs with knee flexion angle during walking and frontal knee alignment, which affects fracture healing success. Materials and methods: Using our musculoskeletal in silico modelling constrained against in vivo data from patients with instrumented knee implants allowed us to assess internal loads in femur and tibia. These internal forces were associated with the clinical outcome of fracture healing in a relevant cohort of 178 extra-articular femur and tibia fractures in patients using a retrospective approach. Results: Mean peak forces differed with femoral compression (1,330-1,936 N at mid-shaft) amounting to about half of tibial compression (2,299-5,224 N). Mean peak bending moments in the frontal plane were greater in the femur (71-130 Nm) than in the tibia (from 26 to 43 Nm), each increasing proximally. Bending in the sagittal plane showed smaller mean peak bending moments in the femur (-38 to 43 Nm) reaching substantially higher values in the tibia (-63 to -175 Nm) with a peak proximally. Peak torsional moments had opposite directions for the femur (-13 to -40 Nm) versus tibia (15-48 Nm) with an increase towards the proximal end in both. Femoral fractures showed significantly lower scores in the modified Radiological Union Scale for Tibia (mRUST) at last follow-up (p < 0.001) compared to tibial fractures. Specifically, compression (r = 0.304), sagittal bending (r = 0.259), and frontal bending (r = -0.318) showed strong associations (p < 0.001) to mRUST at last follow-up. This was not the case for age, body weight, or localisation alone. Discussion: This study showed that moments in femur and tibia tend to decrease towards their distal ends. Tibial load components were influenced by knee flexion angle, especially at push-off, while static frontal alignment played a smaller role. Our results indicate that femur and tibia are loaded differently and thus require adapted fracture fixation considering load components rather than just overall load level.
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- Mark Heyland
- Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Radiology, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Centre for Muskuloskeletal Surgery (CMSC), Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Laboratory for Movement Biomechanics, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Ferreira AS, Mentiplay BF, Taborda B, Pazzinatto MF, de Azevedo FM, De Oliveira Silva D. Exploring overweight and obesity beyond body mass index: A body composition analysis in people with and without patellofemoral pain. JOURNAL OF SPORT AND HEALTH SCIENCE 2023; 12:630-638. [PMID: 34153479 PMCID: PMC10466189 DOI: 10.1016/j.jshs.2021.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND We compared body mass index (BMI), body fat, and skeletal muscle mass between (1) a mixed-sex nonathletic cohort of people with patellofemoral pain (PFP) and pain-free people, and (2) a nonathletic cohort of people with PFP and pain-free people subgrouped by sex (i.e., men and women with PFP vs. pain-free men and women). METHODS This cross-sectional study included 114 people with PFP (71 women, 43 men) and 54 pain-free controls (32 women, 22 men). All participants attended a single testing session to assess body composition measures, which included BMI, percentage of body fat (%BFBioimpedance), and skeletal muscle mass (both assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis), and percentage of body fat (%BFSkinfold) (assessed by skinfold caliper analysis). A one-way univariate analysis of covariance (age and physical activity levels as covariates) was used to compare body composition measures between groups (i.e., PFP vs. pain-free group; women with PFP vs. pain-free women; men with PFP vs. pain-free men). RESULTS Women with PFP presented significantly higher BMI, %BFBioimpedance, and %BFSkinfold, and lower skeletal muscle mass compared to pain-free women (p ≤ 0.04; effect size : ‒0.47 to 0.85). Men with PFP and men and women combined had no differences in BMI, %BFBioimpedance, %BFSkinfold, and skeletal muscle mass compared to their respective pain-free groups (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that BMI and body composition measures should be considered as part of the evaluation and management of people with PFP, especially in women, who have demonstrated higher BMI and body fat and lower skeletal muscle mass compared to pain-free controls. Future studies should not assess body composition measures in a mixed-sex population without distinguishing men participants from women participants.
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- Amanda Schenatto Ferreira
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Science and Technology, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Presidente Prudente 19060-900, Brazil.
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- La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3086, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Science and Technology, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Presidente Prudente 19060-900, Brazil
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- La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3086, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Science and Technology, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Presidente Prudente 19060-900, Brazil
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- La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3086, Australia
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San Jose AJ, Maniar N, Whiteley R, Opar DA, Timmins RG, Kotsifaki R. Lower Patellofemoral Joint Contact Force During Side-Step Cutting After Return-to-Sports Clearance Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Am J Sports Med 2023:3635465231166104. [PMID: 37184026 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231166104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Low patellofemoral joint (PFJ) contact force has been associated with PFJ osteoarthritis. Quadriceps force and knee flexion angles, which are typically altered after an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), primarily influence PFJ contact forces. It is still inconclusive whether differences in PFJ contact forces are present during high knee flexion tasks such as side-step cutting after clearance to return to sports (RTS) after ACLR. PURPOSE To explore PFJ contact forces in the ACLR limb and compare them with those of the contralateral and control limbs during side-step cutting tasks after clearance to RTS. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS A total of 26 male athletes with ACLR who were previously cleared to RTS were matched with 23 healthy men serving as the control group. Three-dimensional motion capture and force plate data were collected while both groups performed anticipated side-step cutting tasks. Joint kinematics, kinetics, muscle forces, and PFJ contact forces were calculated using musculoskeletal modeling. RESULTS Peak PFJ force was lower in the ACLR limbs compared with the contralateral limbs (mean difference [MD], 5.89 body weight [BW]; 95% CI, 4.7-7.1 BW; P < .001) and the control limbs (MD, 4.44 BW; 95% CI, 2.1-6.8 BW; P < .001). During peak PFJ force, knee flexion angle was lower in ACLR limbs compared with the contralateral (MD, 4.88°; 95% CI, 3.0°-6.7°; P < .001) and control (MD, 6.01°; 95% CI, 2.0°-10.0°; P < .002) limbs. A lower quadriceps force compared with the contralateral (MD, 4.14 BW; 95% CI, 3.4-4.9 BW; P < .001) and control (MD, 2.83 BW; 95% CI, 1.4-4.3 BW; P < .001) limbs was also found. CONCLUSION Lower PFJ contact forces and a combination of quadriceps force deficits and smaller knee flexion angle were found in the ACLR compared with the contralateral and control limbs even after clearance to RTS. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Despite rehabilitation and subsequent clearance to RTS, differences in PFJ contact forces are present after ACLR. Current rehabilitation and RTS battery may not be effective and sensitive enough to identify and address these differences.
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- Argell J San Jose
- School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- OrthoSport Victoria Institute (OSVi), Richmond, Victoria, Australia
- Sports Performance, Recovery, Injury and New Technologies (SPRINT) Research Centre, Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Sports Performance, Recovery, Injury and New Technologies (SPRINT) Research Centre, Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar
- School of Human Movement & Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Sports Performance, Recovery, Injury and New Technologies (SPRINT) Research Centre, Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Sports Performance, Recovery, Injury and New Technologies (SPRINT) Research Centre, Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar
- Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, Department of Sports Medicine, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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Guitteny S, Aissaoui R, Dumas R. Can a Musculoskeletal Model Adapted to Knee Implant Geometry Improve Prediction of 3D Contact Forces and Moments? Ann Biomed Eng 2023:10.1007/s10439-023-03216-y. [PMID: 37101092 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-023-03216-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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Tibiofemoral contact loads are crucial parameters in the onset and progression of osteoarthrosis. While contact loads are frequently estimated from musculoskeletal models, their customization is often limited to scaling musculoskeletal geometry or adapting muscle lines. Moreover, studies have usually focused on superior-inferior contact force without investigating three-dimensional contact loads. Using experimental data from six patients with instrumented total knee arthroplasty (TKA), this study customized a lower limb musculoskeletal model to consider the positioning and the geometry of the implant at knee level. Static optimization was performed to estimate tibiofemoral contact forces and contact moments as well as musculotendinous forces. Predictions from both a generic and a customized model were compared to the instrumented implant measurements. Both models accurately predict superior-inferior (SI) force and abduction-adduction (AA) moment. Notably, the customization improves prediction of medial-lateral (ML) force and flexion-extension (FE) moments. However, there is subject-dependent variability in the prediction of anterior-posterior (AP) force. The customized models presented here predict loads on all joint axes and in most cases improve prediction. Unexpectedly, this improvement was more limited for patients with more rotated implants, suggesting a need for further model adaptations such as muscle wrapping or redefinition of hip and ankle joint centers and axes.
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- Sacha Guitteny
- Univ Lyon, Univ Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Univ Gustave Eiffel, LBMC UMR_T 9406, 69622, Lyon, France
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- Laboratoire de Recherche en Imagerie Et Orthopédie (LIO), Département Génie des Systèmes, Ecole de Technologie Supérieure, Montréal, Canada
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- Univ Lyon, Univ Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Univ Gustave Eiffel, LBMC UMR_T 9406, 69622, Lyon, France.
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Kneifel P, Moewis P, Damm P, Schütz P, Dymke J, Taylor WR, Duda GN, Trepczynski A. Patellar tendon elastic properties derived from in vivo loading and kinematics. J Biomech 2023; 151:111549. [PMID: 36948000 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2023.111549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Patellar complications frequently limit the success of total knee arthroplasty. In addition to the musculoskeletal forces themselves, patellar tendon elastic properties are essential for driving patellar loading. Elastic properties reported in the literature exhibit high variability and appear to differ according to the methodologies used. Specifically in total knee arthroplasty patients, only limited knowledge exists on in vivo elastic properties and their corresponding loads. For the first time, we report stiffness, Young's modulus, and forces of the patellar tendon, derived from four patients with telemetric total knee arthroplasties using a combined imaging and measurement approach. To achieve this, synchronous in vivo telemetric assessment of tibio-femoral contact forces and fluoroscopic assessment of knee kinematics, along with full body motion capture and ground reaction forces, fed musculoskeletal multi-body models to quantify patellar tendon loading and elongation. Mechanical patellar tendon properties were calculated during a squat and a sit-stand-sit activity, with resulting tendon stiffness and Young's modulus ranging from 511 to 1166 N/mm and 259 to 504 MPa, respectively. During these activities, the patellar tendon force reached peak values between 1.31 and 2.79 bodyweight, reaching levels of just ∼0.5 bodyweight below the tibio-femoral forces. The results of this study provide valuable input data for mechanical simulations of the patellar tendon and the whole resurfaced knee.
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- Paul Kneifel
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin, Germany.
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- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin, Germany
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- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin, Germany
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- Laboratory for Movement Biomechanics, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin, Germany
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- Laboratory for Movement Biomechanics, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin, Germany
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- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin, Germany
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Winkler T, Bell L, Bender A, Trepczynski A, Duda GN, Baur AJD, Damm P. Periarticular muscle status affects in vivo tibio-femoral joint loads after total knee arthroplasty. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1075357. [PMID: 37034264 PMCID: PMC10073542 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1075357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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Background: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a highly effective treatment for severe knee osteoarthritis that is increasingly performed in younger, more active patients. As postoperative muscular impairments may negatively affect surgical outcomes and implant longevity, functional muscle recovery gains increasing importance in meeting future patient demands. This study aimed to assess the status of periarticular muscles in the long-term follow-up after TKA and to evaluate its impact on in vivo tibio-femoral joint loads. Methods: A case series was created, with eight patients with knee osteoarthritis. All subjects received an instrumented knee implant in unilateral TKA. Native computed tomography scans, acquired pre and postoperatively, were used to evaluate distal muscle volumes and fatty infiltration. In vivo tibio-femoral joint loads were measured telemetrically during standing, walking, stair climbing and chair rising and were correlated to muscle status. Results: Postoperatively a reduction in fatty infiltration across all periarticular muscles was pronounced. High average peak loads acted in the tibio-femoral joint ranging from 264% during stand-to-sit activities up to 341% body weight (BW) during stair descent. Fatty infiltration of the m. quadriceps femoris and hamstrings were associated with increased tibio-femoral joint contact forces during walking (r = 0.542; 0.412 and 0.766). Conclusion: The findings suggest that a fatty infiltration of periarticular muscles may lead to increased tibio-femoral joint contact forces. However, we only observed weak correlations between these parameters. Improvements in functional mobility and the restoration of a pain-free joint likely explain the observed postoperative reductions in fatty infiltration. Perioperative rehabilitation approaches targeting residual impairments in muscle quality could, contribute to reduced tibio-femoral joint loads and improved long-term outcomes of TKA. However, it has to be pointed out that the study included a small number of patients, which may limit its validity.
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- Tobias Winkler
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Center for Musculoskeletal Biomechanics and Regeneration (Julius Wolff Institute), Berlin, Germany
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health Institute for Regenerative Therapies, Berlin, Germany
- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Center for Musculoskeletal Biomechanics and Regeneration (Julius Wolff Institute), Berlin, Germany
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- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Center for Musculoskeletal Biomechanics and Regeneration (Julius Wolff Institute), Berlin, Germany
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- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Center for Musculoskeletal Biomechanics and Regeneration (Julius Wolff Institute), Berlin, Germany
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- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Center for Musculoskeletal Biomechanics and Regeneration (Julius Wolff Institute), Berlin, Germany
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- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Center for Musculoskeletal Biomechanics and Regeneration (Julius Wolff Institute), Berlin, Germany
- *Correspondence: Philipp Damm,
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Carvalho C, de Oliveira MPB, Pisani GK, Marolde IB, Serrão PRMDS. Biomechanical characteristics and muscle function in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis: A systematic review of cross-sectional studies. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2022; 98:105721. [PMID: 35868250 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2022.105721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Our objective was to investigate kinematic and kinetic characteristics and changes in muscle function in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis compared to healthy individuals. METHODS Searches were performed of the Medline, Embase, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, LILACS, and SciELO databases until May of 2022 for observational studies comparing individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis to a control group. The PRISMA guidelines and recommendations of the Cochrane Collaboration were followed. The GRADE approach was used to analyze and synthesize the level of evidence. FINDINGS Fourteen studies were included, involving a total of 594 participants (360 with patellofemoral osteoarthritis and 234 controls). The level of evidence for pelvis, hip adduction and knee abduction angles at 45° of knee flexion during the single-leg squat, and knee flexion angle during the task of walking was very low. Regarding muscle strength, the level of evidence for isometric strength of the hip abductors, extensors and external rotators, and concentric strength of the knee extensors and flexors was very low. It was not possible to synthesize any type of evidence for kinetic, electromyography, or muscle volume variables. INTERPRETATION The level of evidence was very low for all synthesized evidence for kinematic and muscle strength variables. However, individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis have lower isometric strength of the hip abductor muscles. Further studies with adequate adjustment for confounding factors, such as the non-inclusion of individuals with osteoarthritis in the tibiofemoral compartment concomitant to patellofemoral osteoarthritis, are needed to gain a better understanding of the clinical characteristics of patellofemoral osteoarthritis.
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- Cristiano Carvalho
- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Physical Therapy Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Physical Therapy Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Physical Therapy Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Physical Therapy Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Physical Therapy Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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Body fat and skeletal muscle mass, but not body mass index, are associated with pressure hyperalgesia in young adults with patellofemoral pain. Braz J Phys Ther 2022; 26:100430. [PMID: 35870253 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2022.100430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Young adults with patellofemoral pain (PFP) have a high prevalence of being overweight or obese, which is associated with impaired lower limb function and muscle weakness. However, the impact of being overweight or obese on pain sensitivity has not been explored. OBJECTIVES We investigated the association between body fat, skeletal muscle mass, and body mass index (BMI) with pressure hyperalgesia and self-reported pain in young adults with PFP. METHODS 114 adults with PFP (24 ± 5 years old, 62% women) were recruited. Demographics and self-reported pain (current and worst knee pain intensity in the previous month - 0-100 mm visual analog scale) were recorded. Body fat and skeletal muscle mass were measured using bioelectrical impedance. Pressure hyperalgesia was measured using a handheld algometer (pressure pain threshold) at three sites: center of patella of the painful knee, ipsilateral tibialis anterior, and contralateral upper limb. The association between body fat, skeletal muscle mass, and BMI with pressure hyperalgesia and self-reported pain were investigated using partial correlations and hierarchical regression models (adjusted for sex, bilateral pain, and symptoms duration). RESULTS Higher body fat and lower skeletal muscle mass were associated with local, spread, and widespread pressure hyperalgesia (ΔR2=0.09 to 0.17, p ≤ 0.001; ΔR2=0.14 to 0.26, p<0.001, respectively), and higher current self-reported pain (ΔR2=0.10, p<0.001; ΔR2=0.06, p = 0.007, respectively). Higher BMI was associated with higher current self-reported pain (ΔR2=0.10, p = 0.001), but not with any measures of pressure hyperalgesia (p>0.05). CONCLUSION Higher body fat and lower skeletal muscle mass help to explain local, spread, and widespread pressure hyperalgesia, and self-reported pain in people with PFP. BMI only helps to explain self-reported pain. These factors should be considered when assessing people with PFP and developing their management plan, but caution should be taken as the strength of association was generally low.
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Hosseini Nasab SH, Smith CR, Maas A, Vollenweider A, Dymke J, Schütz P, Damm P, Trepczynski A, Taylor WR. Uncertainty in Muscle–Tendon Parameters can Greatly Influence the Accuracy of Knee Contact Force Estimates of Musculoskeletal Models. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:808027. [PMID: 35721846 PMCID: PMC9204520 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.808027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Understanding the sources of error is critical before models of the musculoskeletal system can be usefully translated. Using in vivo measured tibiofemoral forces, the impact of uncertainty in muscle–tendon parameters on the accuracy of knee contact force estimates of a generic musculoskeletal model was investigated following a probabilistic approach. Population variability was introduced to the routine musculoskeletal modeling framework by perturbing input parameters of the lower limb muscles around their baseline values. Using ground reaction force and skin marker trajectory data collected from six subjects performing body-weight squat, the knee contact force was calculated for the perturbed models. The combined impact of input uncertainties resulted in a considerable variation in the knee contact force estimates (up to 2.1 BW change in the predicted force), especially at larger knee flexion angles, hence explaining up to 70% of the simulation error. Although individual muscle groups exhibited different contributions to the overall error, variation in the maximum isometric force and pathway of the muscles showed the highest impacts on the model outcomes. Importantly, this study highlights parameters that should be personalized in order to achieve the best possible predictions when using generic musculoskeletal models for activities involving deep knee flexion.
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- Seyyed Hamed Hosseini Nasab
- Laboratory for Movement Biomechanics, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
- *Correspondence: Seyyed Hamed Hosseini Nasab, ; William R. Taylor,
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- Laboratory for Movement Biomechanics, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Aesculap AG, Tuttlingen, Germany
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Ludwig Maximilians University Munich, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), Campus Grosshadern, Munich, Germany
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Laboratory for Movement Biomechanics, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Laboratory for Movement Biomechanics, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
- *Correspondence: Seyyed Hamed Hosseini Nasab, ; William R. Taylor,
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Kothurkar R, Lekurwale R. Techniques to determine knee joint contact forces during squatting: A systematic review. Proc Inst Mech Eng H 2022; 236:775-784. [DOI: 10.1177/09544119221091609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This review article provides an overview of techniques used to determine human knee joint contact forces during squatting. The main two approaches are experimental and theoretical. Thigh calf contact has a significant effect on knee forces and should not be neglected. In this study, data were searched electronically and organized by techniques to find knee joint contact force during squatting theoretically and experimentally. There was a large variation in peak tibiofemoral (CV = 0.45) and patellofemoral (CV = 0.38) contact forces predicted theoretically. However, very little variation was observed between peak tibiofemoral contact forces (CV = 0.12) measured in vivo experimentally but measured knee joint force is available up to a limited knee flexion angle. There was a reduction in knee joint contact forces due to thigh calf contact. Literature of knee joint contact force prediction theoretically during squatting incorporating thigh calf contact force is very limited.
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- Rohan Kothurkar
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering, Ghatkopar, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering, Ghatkopar, Mumbai, India
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Kang KT, Koh YG, Park KM, Choi CH, Jung M, Cho H, Kim SH. Effects of the Anterolateral Ligament and Anterior Cruciate Ligament on Knee Joint Mechanics: A Biomechanical Study Using Computational Modeling. Orthop J Sports Med 2022; 10:23259671221084970. [PMID: 35400144 PMCID: PMC8988680 DOI: 10.1177/23259671221084970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background: Recent studies on lateral knee anatomy have reported the presence of a true ligament structure, the anterolateral ligament (ALL), in the anterolateral region of the knee joint. However, its biomechanical effects have not been fully elucidated. Purpose: To investigate, by using computer simulation, the association between the ALL and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) under dynamic loading conditions. Study Design: Descriptive laboratory study; Level of evidence, 5. Methods: The authors combined medical imaging from 5 healthy participants with motion capture to create participant-specific knee models that simulated the entire 12 degrees of freedom of tibiofemoral (TF) and patellofemoral (PF) joint behaviors. These dynamic computational models were validated using electromyographic data, muscle activation data, and data from previous experimental studies. Forces exerted on the ALL with ACL deficiency and on the ACL with ALL deficiency, as well as TF and PF contact forces with deficiencies of the ACL, ALL, and the entire ligament structure, were evaluated under gait and squat loading. A single gait cycle and squat cycle were divided into 11 time points (periods 0.0-1.0). Simulated ligament forces and contact forces were compared using nonparametric repeated-measures Friedman tests. Results: Force exerted on the ALL significantly increased with ACL deficiency under both gait- and squat-loading conditions. With ACL deficiency, the mean force on the ALL increased by 129.7% under gait loading in the 0.4 period ( P < .05) and increased by 189% under high flexion during the entire cycle of squat loading ( P < .05). A similar trend of significantly increased force on the ACL was observed with ALL deficiency. Contact forces on the TF and PF joints with deficiencies of the ACL, ALL, and entire ligament structure showed a complicated pattern. However, contact force exerted on TF and PF joints with respect to deficiencies of ACL and ALL significantly increased under both gait- and squat-loading conditions. Conclusion: The results of this computer simulation study indicate that the ACL and the ALL of the lateral knee joint act as secondary stabilizers to each other under dynamic load conditions.
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- Kyoung-Tak Kang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 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 Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Arthroscopy and Joint Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Arthroscopy and Joint Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Arthroscopy and Joint Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Arthroscopy and Joint Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Hart HF, Patterson BE, Crossley KM, Culvenor AG, Khan MCM, King MG, Sritharan P. May the force be with you: understanding how patellofemoral joint reaction force compares across different activities and physical interventions-a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med 2022; 56:521-530. [PMID: 35115309 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2021-104686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically review and synthesise patellofemoral joint reaction force (PFJRF) in healthy individuals and those with patellofemoral pain and osteoarthritis (OA), during everyday activities, therapeutic exercises and with physical interventions (eg, foot orthotics, footwear, taping, bracing). DESIGN A systematic review with meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES Medline, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, SportDiscus and Cochrane Library databases were searched. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Observational and interventional studies reporting PFJRF during everyday activities, therapeutic exercises, and physical interventions. RESULTS In healthy individuals, the weighted average of mean (±SD) peak PFJRF for everyday activities were: walking 0.9±0.4 body weight (BW), stair ascent 3.2±0.7 BW, stair descent 2.8±0.5 BW and running 5.2±1.2 BW. In those with patellofemoral pain, peak PFJRF were: walking 0.8±0.2 BW, stair ascent 2.5±0.5 BW, stair descent 2.6±0.5 BW, running 4.1±0.9 BW. Only single studies reported peak PFJRF during everyday activities in individuals with patellofemoral OA/articular cartilage defects (walking 1.3±0.5 BW, stair ascent 1.6±0.4 BW, stair descent 1.0±0.5 BW). The PFJRF was reported for many different exercises and physical interventions; however, considerable variability precluded any pooled estimates. SUMMARY Everyday activities and exercises involving larger knee flexion (eg, squatting) expose the patellofemoral joint to higher PFJRF than those involving smaller knee flexion (eg, walking). There were no discernable differences in peak PFJRF during everyday activities between healthy individuals and those with patellofemoral pain/OA. The information on PFJRF may be used to select appropriate variations of exercises and physical interventions.
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- Harvi F Hart
- La Trobe Sports and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia .,Department of Physical Therapy, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- La Trobe Sports and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- La Trobe Sports and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- La Trobe Sports and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Motion Analysis and Biofeedback Laboratory, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- La Trobe Sports and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- La Trobe Sports and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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McConaghy K, Derr T, Molloy RM, Klika AK, Kurtz S, Piuzzi NS. Patellar management during total knee arthroplasty: a review. EFORT Open Rev 2021; 6:861-871. [PMID: 34760286 PMCID: PMC8559560 DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.6.200156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The optimal management of the patella during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains controversial and surgeons tend to approach the patella with one of three general mindsets: always resurface the patella, never resurface the patella, or selectively resurface the patella based on specific patient or patellar criteria. Studies comparing resurfacing and non-resurfacing of the patella during TKA have reported inconsistent and contradictory findings. When resurfacing the patella is chosen, there are a number of available patellar component designs, materials, and techniques for cutting and fixation. When patellar non-resurfacing is chosen, several alternatives are available, including patellar denervation, lateral retinacular release, and patelloplasty. Surgeons may choose to perform any of these alone, or together in some combination. Prospective randomized studies are needed to better understand which patellar management techniques contribute to superior postoperative outcomes. Until then, this remains a controversial topic, and options for patellar management will need to be weighed on an individual basis per patient.
Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2021;6:861-871. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.6.200156
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- Kara McConaghy
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Implant Research Core, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Implant Research Core, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Exponent, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Trepczynski A, Moewis P, Damm P, Schütz P, Dymke J, Hommel H, Taylor WR, Duda GN. Dynamic Knee Joint Line Orientation Is Not Predictive of Tibio-Femoral Load Distribution During Walking. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:754715. [PMID: 34820363 PMCID: PMC8607168 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.754715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Some approaches in total knee arthroplasty aim for an oblique joint line to achieve an even medio-lateral load distribution across the condyles during the stance phase of gait. While there is much focus on the angulation of the joint line in static frontal radiographs, precise knowledge of the associated dynamic joint line orientation and the internal joint loading is limited. The aim of this study was to analyze how static alignment in frontal radiographs relates to dynamic alignment and load distribution, based on direct measurements of the internal joint loading and kinematics. A unique and novel combination of telemetrically measured in vivo knee joint loading and simultaneous internal joint kinematics derived from mobile fluoroscopy ("CAMS-Knee dataset") was employed to access the dynamic alignment and internal joint loading in 6 TKA patients during level walking. Static alignment was measured in standard frontal postoperative radiographs while external adduction moments were computed based on ground reaction forces. Both static and dynamic parameters were analyzed to identify correlations using linear and non-linear regression. At peak loading during gait, the joint line was tilted laterally by 4°-7° compared to the static joint line in most patients. This dynamic joint line tilt did not show a strong correlation with the medial force (R 2: 0.17) or with the mediolateral force distribution (pseudo R 2: 0.19). However, the external adduction moment showed a strong correlation with the medial force (R 2: 0.85) and with the mediolateral force distribution (pseudo R 2: 0.78). Alignment measured in static radiographs has only limited predictive power for dynamic kinematics and loading, and even the dynamic orientation of the joint line is not an important factor for the medio-lateral knee load distribution. Preventive and rehabilitative measures should focus on the external knee adduction moment based on the vertical and horizontal components of the ground reaction forces.
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- Adam Trepczynski
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin, Germany
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- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin, Germany
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- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin, Germany
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- Krankenhaus Märkisch-Oderland, Wriezen, Germany
- Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg, Theodor Fontane, Neuruppin, Germany
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- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin, Germany
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Stamos PA, Berthaume MA. The effects of femoral metaphyseal morphology on growth plate biomechanics in juvenile chimpanzees and humans. Interface Focus 2021; 11:20200092. [PMID: 34938436 DOI: 10.1098/rsfs.2020.0092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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The distal femoral metaphyseal surface presents dramatically different morphologies in juvenile extant hominoids-humans have relatively flat metaphyseal surfaces when compared with the more complex metaphyseal surfaces of apes. It has long been speculated that these different morphologies reflect different biomechanical demands placed on the growth plate during locomotor behaviour, with the more complex metaphyseal surfaces of apes acting to protect the growth plate during flexed-knee behaviours like squatting and climbing. To test this hypothesis, we built subject-specific parametric finite-element models from the surface scans of the femora of five Pan and six Homo juveniles. We then simulated the loading conditions of either a straight-leg or flexed-knee gait and measured the resulting stresses at the growth plate. When subjected to the simulated flexed-knee loading conditions, both the maximum and mean von Mises stresses were significantly lower in the Pan models than in the Homo models. Further, during these loading conditions, von Mises stresses were strongly negatively correlated with ariaDNE, a measure of complexity of the metaphyseal surface. These results indicate that metaphyseal surface morphology has a robust effect on growth plate mechanics.
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- Peter A Stamos
- Department of Organismal Biology and Anatomy, University of Chicago, 1027 E 57th Street, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Division of Mechanical Engineering and Design, London South Bank University, London SE1 0AA, UK
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Obesity Is Preferentially Associated With Patellofemoral Compartment Wear: A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Assessment. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2021; 29:e722-e731. [PMID: 33273404 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-20-00596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A well-known association exists between obesity and knee osteoarthritis (OA) for both incidence and progression of the disease. However, the cartilage wear patterns in OA associated with obesity are less well studied. METHODS The OA initiative, a prospective sample of 4,796 patients, was used for this study. After the application of inclusion and exclusion criteria, patients were stratified into increasing body mass index (BMI) cohorts (BMI < 25, 25 ≤ BMI < 30, 30 ≤ BMI < 40, and 40 ≤ BMI). Knee MRIs were assessed using the semiquantitative MRI Osteoarthritis Knee Score scores. Patellofemoral (PF), medial, and lateral compartment cartilage scores were compared among BMI cohorts, controlling for confounders using linear regression models. RESULTS In total, 2,006 patients were present in our cohort, 773 men (38.5%) and 1,233 women (61.5%); the mean age was 61.7 ± 8.9 years. Increasing BMI was independently associated with increasing grades of PF wear for both right and left knees in the lateral patella facet (right knee β: 0.208, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.128 to 0.288, P < 0.001, left knee β: 0.147, 95% CI: 0.056 to 0.237, P = 0.002), medial femoral trochlea (right knee β: 0.135, 95% CI: 0.065 to 0.204, P < 0.001, left knee β: 0.142, 95% CI: 0.063 to 0.221, P < 0.001), and lateral femoral trochlea (right knee β: 0.163, 95% CI: 0.093 to 0.232, P < 0.001, left knee β: 0.147, 95% CI: 0.067 to 0.226, P < 0.001). For the right knee, increasing BMI was associated with medial compartment wear in the posterior femoral area (β: 0.070, 95% CI: 0.015 to 0.126, P = 0.013) and lateral compartment wear in the central tibial area (β: 0.070, 95% CI: 0.002 to 0.138, P = 0.045). For the left knee, increasing BMI was associated with medial compartment wear in the central femoral area (β: 0.093, 95% CI: 0.016 to 0.171, P = 0.018). DISCUSSION Obesity is preferentially associated with increasing cartilage wear in the PF compartment in comparison to the tibiofemoral compartment. Physical therapy and exercise programs that promote weight loss should be modified to decrease forces on the PF joint.
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Sylvester AD, Lautzenheiser SG, Kramer PA. Muscle forces and the demands of human walking. Biol Open 2021; 10:270958. [PMID: 34279576 PMCID: PMC8325943 DOI: 10.1242/bio.058595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Reconstructing the locomotor behavior of extinct animals depends on elucidating the principles that link behavior, function, and morphology, which can only be done using extant animals. Within the human lineage, the evolution of bipedalism represents a critical transition, and evaluating fossil hominins depends on understanding the relationship between lower limb forces and skeletal morphology in living humans. As a step toward that goal, here we use a musculoskeletal model to estimate forces in the lower limb muscles of ten individuals during walking. The purpose is to quantify the consistency, timing, and magnitude of these muscle forces during the stance phase of walking. We find that muscles which act to support or propel the body during walking demonstrate the greatest force magnitudes as well as the highest consistency in the shape of force curves among individuals. Muscles that generate moments in the same direction as, or orthogonal to, the ground reaction force show lower forces of greater variability. These data can be used to define the envelope of load cases that need to be examined in order to understand human lower limb skeletal load bearing. Summary: A musculoskeletal model of human walking reveals the consistency, timing, and magnitude of lower limb muscle forces across the stance phase.
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- Adam D Sylvester
- Center for Functional Anatomy and Evolution, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1830 E. Monument Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Department of Anthropology, University of Washington, Denny Hall, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.,Department of Anthropology, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Strong Hall, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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- Department of Anthropology, University of Washington, Denny Hall, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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Meilak EA, Gostling NJ, Palmer C, Heller MO. On the 3D Nature of the Magpie (Aves: Pica pica) Functional Hindlimb Anatomy During the Take-Off Jump. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:676894. [PMID: 34268296 PMCID: PMC8275989 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.676894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Take-off is a critical phase of flight, and many birds jump to take to the air. Although the actuation of the hindlimb in terrestrial birds is not limited to the sagittal plane, and considerable non-sagittal plane motion has been observed during take-off jumps, how the spatial arrangement of hindlimb muscles in flying birds facilitates such jumps has received little attention. This study aims to ascertain the 3D hip muscle function in the magpie (Pica pica), a bird known to jump to take-off. A musculoskeletal model of the magpie hindlimb was developed using μCT scans (isotropic resolution of 18.2 μm) to derive bone surfaces, while the 3D muscle path definition was further informed by the literature. Function was robustly characterized by determining the 3D moment-generating capacity of 14 hip muscles over the functional joint range of motion during a take-off leap considering variations across the attachment areas and uncertainty in dynamic muscle geometry. Ratios of peak flexion-extension (FE) to internal-external rotation (IER) and abduction-adduction (ABD) moment-generating capacity were indicators of muscle function. Analyses of 972 variations of the 3D muscle paths showed that 11 of 14 muscles can act as either flexor or extensor, while all 14 muscles demonstrated the capacity to act as internal or external rotators of the hip with the mean ratios of peak FE to IER and ABD moment-generating capacity were 0.89 and 0.31, respectively. Moment-generating capacity in IER approaching levels in the FE moment-generating capacity determined here underline that the avian hip muscle function is not limited to the sagittal plane. Together with previous findings on the 3D nature of hindlimb kinematics, our results suggest that musculoskeletal models to develop a more detailed understanding of how birds orchestrate the use of muscles during a take-off jump cannot be restricted to the sagittal plane.
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- E A Meilak
- Bioengineering Research Group, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom.,Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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- Bioengineering Research Group, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom.,Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis Research Versus Arthritis, Southampton, United Kingdom.,Institute for Life Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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van Rooij WM, Maas-van Weert KC, van Kempen RW, de Laat FA, Geertzen JH. A modified Gritti-Stokes amputation technique as a solution for recurring aseptic loosening of a knee arthroplasty: A single-patient case study. Prosthet Orthot Int 2021; 45:85-88. [PMID: 33834749 DOI: 10.1177/0309364620946913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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CASE DESCRIPTION A 56-year-old man with persistent knee pain and poor physical functioning due to recurring loosening of a (revised) total knee arthroplasty, was treated with a modified Gritti-Stokes amputation. OBJECTIVES to describe the modified Gritti-Stokes amputation technique as an ultimate therapy for failed total knee arthroplasty and to assess the functional outcome for one patient 1 year post-surgery. STUDY DESIGN a single patient case study. TREATMENT a modified Gritti-Stokes amputation, with removal of the overlying cartilage and subchondral surfaces of both the patella and femur after removing the total knee arthroplasty. OUTCOMES After rehabilitation, the patient has a fully end-bearing residual limb, is able to walk without pain (with a prosthesis) and perform his daily activities. CONCLUSIONS In cases of recurring loosening of a (revised) total knee arthroplasty, a modified Gritti-Stokes amputation can create an end-bearing residual limb without pain and with good functional outcome.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Libra Rehabilitation & Audiology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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McGibbon CA, Brandon S, Bishop EL, Cowper-Smith C, Biden EN. Biomechanical Study of a Tricompartmental Unloader Brace for Patellofemoral or Multicompartment Knee Osteoarthritis. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 8:604860. [PMID: 33585409 PMCID: PMC7876241 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.604860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective: Off-loader knee braces have traditionally focused on redistributing loads away from either the medial or lateral tibiofemoral (TF) compartments. In this article, we study the potential of a novel "tricompartment unloader" (TCU) knee brace intended to simultaneously unload both the patellofemoral (PF) and TF joints during knee flexion. Three different models of the TCU brace are evaluated for their potential to unload the knee joint. Methods: A sagittal plane model of the knee was used to compute PF and TF contact forces, patellar and quadriceps tendon forces, and forces in the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments during a deep knee bend (DKB) test using motion analysis data from eight participants. Forces were computed for the observed (no brace) and simulated braced conditions. A sensitivity and validity analysis was conducted to determine the valid output range for the model, and Statistical Parameter Mapping was used to quantify the effectual region of the different TCU brace models. Results: PF and TF joint force calculations were valid between ~0 and 100 degrees of flexion. All three simulated brace models significantly (p < 0.001) reduced predicted knee joint loads (by 30-50%) across all structures, at knee flexion angles >~30 degrees during DKB. Conclusions: The TCU brace is predicted to reduce PF and TF knee joint contact loads during weight-bearing activity requiring knee flexion angles between 30 and 100 degrees; this effect may be clinically beneficial for pain reduction or rehabilitation from common knee injuries or joint disorders. Future work is needed to assess the range of possible clinical and prophylactic benefits of the TCU brace.
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- Chris A McGibbon
- Faculty of Kinesiology and Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada
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- School of Engineering, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada
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Giarmatzis G, Zacharaki EI, Moustakas K. Real-Time Prediction of Joint Forces by Motion Capture and Machine Learning. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 20:E6933. [PMID: 33291594 PMCID: PMC7730598 DOI: 10.3390/s20236933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Conventional biomechanical modelling approaches involve the solution of large systems of equations that encode the complex mathematical representation of human motion and skeletal structure. To improve stability and computational speed, being a common bottleneck in current approaches, we apply machine learning to train surrogate models and to predict in near real-time, previously calculated medial and lateral knee contact forces (KCFs) of 54 young and elderly participants during treadmill walking in a speed range of 3 to 7 km/h. Predictions are obtained by fusing optical motion capture and musculoskeletal modeling-derived kinematic and force variables, into regression models using artificial neural networks (ANNs) and support vector regression (SVR). Training schemes included either data from all subjects (LeaveTrialsOut) or only from a portion of them (LeaveSubjectsOut), in combination with inclusion of ground reaction forces (GRFs) in the dataset or not. Results identify ANNs as the best-performing predictor of KCFs, both in terms of Pearson R (0.89-0.98 for LeaveTrialsOut and 0.45-0.85 for LeaveSubjectsOut) and percentage normalized root mean square error (0.67-2.35 for LeaveTrialsOut and 1.6-5.39 for LeaveSubjectsOut). When GRFs were omitted from the dataset, no substantial decrease in prediction power of both models was observed. Our findings showcase the strength of ANNs to predict simultaneously multi-component KCF during walking at different speeds-even in the absence of GRFs-particularly applicable in real-time applications that make use of knee loading conditions to guide and treat patients.
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- Georgios Giarmatzis
- VVR Group, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece; (E.I.Z.); (K.M.)
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Wang L, Wang CJ. Influence of patellar implantation on the patellofemoral joint of an anatomic customised total knee replacement implant: A case study. Proc Inst Mech Eng H 2020; 234:1370-1383. [PMID: 32723134 PMCID: PMC7675768 DOI: 10.1177/0954411920941400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Few studies have been conducted to investigate kinematics and kinetics of the patellofemoral joint under physiological muscle forces and ankle joint loads. In this study, a preliminary design of a customised total knee implant was proposed and created. To compare the influences of different patella treatment scenarios, a dynamic knee simulation model was created with patient-specific muscle forces and ankle joint loads that are calculated from an OpenSim musculoskeletal model. The goal is to improve patellar implant-bone connection and restore patellofemoral joint mobility. Identical dynamic boundary conditions were applied on an unresurfaced patella and three different dome-shaped patellar implants. It was found that the unresurfaced patella and patellar implants resulted in different motions of patellar internal rotation and medial tilt. The size of the dome-shaped patellar implant affected the motion and loading of the patellofemoral joint. When the exposed patella bone was not fully covered by the patellar implant, the patella bone then contacted the femoral component during knee flexion. This would most likely lead to anterior knee pain and subsequent revision.
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- Linjie Wang
- Department of Engineering and Design, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
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- Department of Engineering and Design, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
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Stephen J, Ephgrave C, Ball S, Church S. Current concepts in the management of patellofemoral pain - The role of alignment. Knee 2020; 27:280-286. [PMID: 32014409 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2019.12.006] [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: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 12/11/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patellofemoral pain is a prevalent and significant clinical problem that is often reported to persist even following evidence based intervention. It is clear therefore that there is much about this complex patient group that is not presently fully understood. This is particularly concerning given the reported links between patellofemoral pain in adolescence and the subsequent development of osteoarthritis and anxiety. ASSESSMENT Clinical assessment has historically focussed on biomechanical factors such as altered lower limb kinematics, muscle weakness and late muscle 'onset or activation' during activity. However when examined it is clear that study findings from patellofemoral populations are often inconsistent. Reasons for this are discussed and specifically the limitations around current 'gold standard' measurement methods, such as motion capture are outlined. A biomechanical approach is applied to demonstrate the importance of ensuring optimal patient alignment during rehabilitation, where optimal is defined as ensuring the most energy efficient muscle or muscles are used by the patient to perform a movement. This in turn ensures that the direction, magnitude and location of load applied to the skeleton during activity is optimal and therefore less likely to lead to injury. TREATMENT The role of alignment in patellofemoral pain and the importance of correcting this during rehabilitation is discussed, and examples provided. Validated, reliable, and reproducible methods of measuring skeletal geometry, muscle geometry, muscle force and direction, and kinematics of activity must be developed as a priority in order for us to further our understanding and improve outcomes in this complex clinical population.
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- Joanna Stephen
- Fortius Clinic London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; Physiotherapist London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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- Physiotherapist London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Fortius Clinic London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Fortius Clinic London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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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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Imani Nejad Z, Khalili K, Hosseini Nasab SH, Schütz P, Damm P, Trepczynski A, Taylor WR, Smith CR. The Capacity of Generic Musculoskeletal Simulations to Predict Knee Joint Loading Using the CAMS-Knee Datasets. Ann Biomed Eng 2020; 48:1430-1440. [PMID: 32002734 PMCID: PMC7089909 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-020-02465-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 01/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Musculoskeletal models enable non-invasive estimation of knee contact forces (KCFs) during functional movements. However, the redundant nature of the musculoskeletal system and uncertainty in model parameters necessitates that model predictions are critically evaluated. This study compared KCF and muscle activation patterns predicted using a scaled generic model and OpenSim static optimization tool against in vivo measurements from six patients in the CAMS-knee datasets during level walking and squatting. Generally, the total KCFs were under-predicted (RMS: 47.55%BW, R2: 0.92) throughout the gait cycle, but substiantially over-predicted (RMS: 105.7%BW, R2: 0.81) during squatting. To understand the underlying etiology of the errors, muscle activations were compared to electromyography (EMG) signals, and showed good agreement during level walking. For squatting, however, the muscle activations showed large descrepancies especially for the biceps femoris long head. Errors in the predicted KCF and muscle activation patterns were greatest during deep squat. Hence suggesting that the errors mainly originate from muscle represented at the hip and an associated muscle co-contraction at the knee. Furthermore, there were substaintial differences in the ranking of subjects and activities based on peak KCFs in the simulations versus measurements. Thus, future simulation study designs must account for subject-specific uncertainties in musculoskeletal predictions.
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- Zohreh Imani Nejad
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran
- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Leopold-Ruzicka-Weg 4, 8093, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran
- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Leopold-Ruzicka-Weg 4, 8093, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Leopold-Ruzicka-Weg 4, 8093, Zurich, Switzerland
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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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- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Leopold-Ruzicka-Weg 4, 8093, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Leopold-Ruzicka-Weg 4, 8093, Zurich, Switzerland
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Dejtiar DL, Dzialo CM, Pedersen PH, Jensen KK, Fleron MK, Andersen MS. Development and Evaluation of a Subject-Specific Lower Limb Model With an Eleven-Degrees-of-Freedom Natural Knee Model Using Magnetic Resonance and Biplanar X-Ray Imaging During a Quasi-Static Lunge. J Biomech Eng 2020; 142:2738794. [PMID: 31314894 DOI: 10.1115/1.4044245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Musculoskeletal (MS) models can be used to study the muscle, ligament, and joint mechanics of natural knees. However, models that both capture subject-specific geometry and contain a detailed joint model do not currently exist. This study aims to first develop magnetic resonance image (MRI)-based subject-specific models with a detailed natural knee joint capable of simultaneously estimating in vivo ligament, muscle, tibiofemoral (TF), and patellofemoral (PF) joint contact forces and secondary joint kinematics. Then, to evaluate the models, the predicted secondary joint kinematics were compared to in vivo joint kinematics extracted from biplanar X-ray images (acquired using slot scanning technology) during a quasi-static lunge. To construct the models, bone, ligament, and cartilage structures were segmented from MRI scans of four subjects. The models were then used to simulate lunges based on motion capture and force place data. Accurate estimates of TF secondary joint kinematics and PF translations were found: translations were predicted with a mean difference (MD) and standard error (SE) of 2.13 ± 0.22 mm between all trials and measures, while rotations had a MD ± SE of 8.57 ± 0.63 deg. Ligament and contact forces were also reported. The presented modeling workflow and the resulting knee joint model have potential to aid in the understanding of subject-specific biomechanics and simulating the effects of surgical treatment and/or external devices on functional knee mechanics on an individual level.
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- David Leandro Dejtiar
- Department of Materials and Production, Aalborg University, Fibigestræde 16, Aalborg DK-9220, Denmark
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- Department of Materials and Production, Aalborg University, Fibigestræde 16, Aalborg DK-9220, Denmark; Anybody Technology A/S, Niels Jernes Vej 10, Aalborg DK-9220, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Aalborg University Hospital, Hobrovej 18-22, Aalborg DK-9000, Denmark
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- Department of Radiology, Aalborg University Hospital, Hobrovej 18-22, Aalborg DK-9000, Denmark
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- Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Frederik Bajers Vej 7, Aalborg DK-9220, Denmark
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- Department of Materials and Production, Aalborg University, Fibigestræde 16, Aalborg DK-9220, Denmark
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Sharifi M, Shirazi-Adl A, Marouane H. Sensitivity of the knee joint response, muscle forces and stability to variations in gait kinematics-kinetics. J Biomech 2020; 99:109472. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.109472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2019] [Revised: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 10/26/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Obesity is related to incidence of patellofemoral osteoarthritis: the Cohort Hip and Cohort Knee (CHECK) study. Rheumatol Int 2019; 40:227-232. [DOI: 10.1007/s00296-019-04472-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Budarick AR, MacKeil BE, Fitzgerald S, Cowper-Smith CD. Design Evaluation of a Novel Multicompartment Unloader Knee Brace. J Biomech Eng 2019; 142:975512. [PMID: 31523751 DOI: 10.1115/1.4044818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a significant problem in the aging population, causing pain, impaired mobility, and decreased quality of life. Conservative treatment methods are necessary to reduce rapidly increasing rates of knee joint surgery. Recommended strategies include weight loss and knee bracing to unload knee joint forces. Although weight loss can be beneficial for joint unloading, knee OA patients often find it difficult to lose weight or begin exercise due to knee pain, and not all patients are overweight. Unicompartment offloader knee braces can redistribute joint forces away from one tibiofemoral (TF) compartment; however, <5% of patients have unicompartmental tibiofemoral osteoarthritis (TFOA), while patients with isolated patellofemoral or multicompartmental OA are much more common. By absorbing body weight (BW) and assisting the knee extension moment using a spring-loaded hinge, sufficiently powerful knee-extension-assist (KEA) braces could be useful for unloading the whole knee. This paper (1) describes the design of a spring-loaded tricompartment unloader (TCU) knee brace intended to provide unloading in all three compartments of the knee while weight-bearing, (2) measures and compares the force output of the TCU against the only published and commercially available KEA brace, and (3) calculates the static unloading capacity of each device. The TCU and KEA braces delivered maximum assistive moments equivalent to reducing BW by approximately 45 and 6 lbs, respectively. The paper concludes that sufficiently powerful spring-loaded knee braces show promise in a new class of multicompartment unloader knee orthoses, capable of providing a clinically meaningful unloading effect across all three knee compartments.
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- Aleksandra R Budarick
- Spring Loaded Technology Inc., 50 Raddall Avenue, Unit 8, Burnside, NS B3B 1T2, Canada
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- Spring Loaded Technology Inc., 50 Raddall Avenue, Unit 8, Burnside, NS B3B 1T2, Canada
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- Spring Loaded Technology Inc., 50 Raddall Avenue, Unit 8, Burnside, NS B3B 1T2, Canada
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Kim N, Browning RC, Lerner ZF. The effects of pediatric obesity on patellofemoral joint contact force during walking. Gait Posture 2019; 73:209-214. [PMID: 31374438 PMCID: PMC6707885 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.07.307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2019] [Revised: 07/17/2019] [Accepted: 07/22/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Obesity increases a child's risk of developing knee pain across the lifespan, potentially through elevated patellofemoral joint loads that occur during habitual weight-bearing activities. RESEARCH QUESTION Do obese children have greater absolute and patellar-area-normalized patellofemoral joint forces compared to healthy weight children during walking? METHODS We utilized a cross-sectional design to address the aims of this study. Experimental biomechanics data were collected during treadmill walking in 10 healthy-weight and 10 obese 8-12 year-olds. We used radiographic images to develop subject-specific musculoskeletal models, generated walking simulations from the experimental data, and predicted patellofemoral joint contact force using established techniques. RESULTS We found that the obese children had 1.98 times greater absolute (p = 0.002) and 1.81 times greater patellar-area-normalized (p = 0.008) patellofemoral joint contact forces compared to the healthy-weight children. We observed a stronger relationship between absolute patellofemoral joint contact force and BMI (r2=0.58) than between patellofemoral joint contact force and body fat percentage (r2=0.38). SIGNIFICANCE Our results indicate that obese children walk with increased patellofemoral loads in absolute terms and also relative to the area of the articulating surfaces, which likely contributes to the increased risk of knee pain in this pediatric population. This information, which provides a baseline comparison for future longitudinal studies, also informs the type and frequency of physical activity prescription aimed at reducing the risk of knee injury and improving long-term outcomes.
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- Namwoong Kim
- Mechanical Engineering Department, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, 86001, USA
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- Department of Health and Exercise Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, 86001, USA,Department of Orthopedics, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, USA
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Symmetrical cruciate-retaining versus medial pivot prostheses: The effect of intercondylar sagittal conformity on knee kinematics and contact mechanics. Comput Biol Med 2019; 108:101-110. [DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2019.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2018] [Revised: 03/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Patellar bone strain after total knee arthroplasty is correlated with bone mineral density and body mass index. Med Eng Phys 2019; 68:17-24. [PMID: 30979584 DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2019.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2018] [Revised: 03/15/2019] [Accepted: 03/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Patella-related complications after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remain a major clinical concern. Previous studies have suggested that increased postoperative patellar bone strain could be related to such complications, but there is limited knowledge on patellar strain after TKA. The objective of this study was to predict patellar bone strain after TKA and evaluate correlations with various preoperative data. Fourteen TKA patients with a minimum follow-up of one year were included in this study. Using preoperative CT datasets, preoperative planning, and postoperative X-rays, a method is presented to generate patient-specific finite element models after virtual TKA. Patellar kinematics and forces were predicted during a squat movement, and patellar bone strain was evaluated at 60° of knee flexion. Strain varied greatly among patients, but was strongly negatively correlated (r = -0.85, p < 0.001) with bone mineral density (BMD) and moderately positively (r = 0.54, p = 0.05) with body mass index (BMI). The BMI/BMD ratio explained 87% of strain, and should be further investigated as a potential risk factor for clinical complications. This study represents a preliminary step towards the identification of patients at risk of patellar complications after TKA.
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Changing trends in the use of cartilage restoration techniques for the patellofemoral joint: a systematic review. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2019; 27:854-867. [PMID: 30232541 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-018-5139-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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PURPOSE The patellofemoral (PF) joint contains the thickest articular cartilage in the human body. Chondral lesions to this area are often misdiagnosed and can predispose to secondary osteoarthritis if left untreated. Treatment options range from arthroscopic debridement to cartilage restoration techniques such as microfracture (MFx), autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI), and osteochondral autograft transplantation. The purpose of this study was to systematically assess the trends in surgical techniques, outcomes, and complications of cartilage restoration of the PF joint. METHODS This review has been conducted according to the guidelines of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA). The electronic databases PubMed, MEDLINE, and EMBASE were searched from January 1, 2007 to April 30, 2018. The Methodological Index for Non-randomized Studies (MINORS) was used to assess study quality. A two-proportion z test was used to determine whether the differences between the proportions of cartilage restoration techniques used from 2007 to 2012 and 2013-2018 were statistically significant. RESULTS Overall, 28 studies were identified, including 708 patients (824 knees) with a mean age of 39.5 ± 10.5 years and a mean follow-up of 39.1 ± 16.0 months. Majority of patients were treated with ACI (45.5%) and MFx (29.6%). A significant increase in the use of the third generation ACI occurred with a simultaneous decreased usage of the conventional MFx over the last 5 years (p < 0.001). All techniques had significant (p < 0.05) improvements in clinical outcomes. The overall complication rate was 9.2%, of which graft hypertrophy (2.7%) was the most prevalent. CONCLUSIONS ACI was the most common restoration technique. The use of third generation ACI has increased with a concurrent decline in the use of conventional MFx over the latter half of the past decade (p < 0.001). Overall, the various cartilage restoration techniques reported improvements in patient reported outcomes with low complication rates. Definitive conclusions on the optimal treatment remain elusive due to a lack of high-quality comparative studies. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, Systematic Review of Level-II-IV studies.
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Ehrig R, Heller M. On intrinsic equivalences of the finite helical axis, the instantaneous helical axis, and the SARA approach. A mathematical perspective. J Biomech 2019; 84:4-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.12.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2017] [Revised: 11/22/2018] [Accepted: 12/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Trepczynski A, Kutzner I, Schwachmeyer V, Heller MO, Pfitzner T, Duda GN. Impact of antagonistic muscle co-contraction on in vivo knee contact forces. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2018; 15:101. [PMID: 30409163 PMCID: PMC6225620 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-018-0434-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2018] [Accepted: 10/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background The onset and progression of osteoarthritis, but also the wear and loosening of the components of an artificial joint, are commonly associated with mechanical overloading of the structures. Knowledge of the mechanical forces acting at the joints, together with an understanding of the key factors that can alter them, are critical to develop effective treatments for restoring joint function. While static anatomy is usually the clinical focus, less is known about the impact of dynamic factors, such as individual muscle recruitment, on joint contact forces. Methods In this study, instrumented knee implants provided accurate in vivo tibio-femoral contact forces in a unique cohort of 9 patients, which were used as input for subject specific musculoskeletal models, to quantify the individual muscle forces during walking and stair negotiation. Results Even between patients with a very similar self-selected gait speed, the total tibio-femoral peak forces varied 1.7-fold, but had only weak correlation with static alignment (varus/valgus). In some patients, muscle co-contraction of quadriceps and gastrocnemii during walking added up to 1 bodyweight (~ 50%) to the peak tibio-femoral contact force during late stance. The greatest impact of co-contraction was observed in the late stance phase of stair ascent, with an increase of the peak tibio-femoral contact force by up to 1.7 bodyweight (66%). Conclusions Treatment of diseased and failed joints should therefore not only be restricted to anatomical reconstruction of static limb axes alignment. The dynamic activation of muscles, as a key modifier of lower limb biomechanics, should also be taken into account and thus also represents a promising target for restoring function, patient mobility, and preventing future joint failure. Trial registration German Clinical Trials Register: ID: DRKS00000606, date: 05.11.2010. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12984-018-0434-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Adam Trepczynski
- Julius Wolff Institute, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, 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, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, 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, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Bioengineering Sciences Research Group, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany.,Clinic for Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction, Vivantes Spandau Hospital, 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, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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Navacchia A, Clary CW, Han X, Shelburne KB, Wright AP, Rullkoetter PJ. Loading and kinematic profiles for patellofemoral durability testing. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2018; 86:305-313. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.06.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2018] [Revised: 06/19/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Schellenberg F, Taylor WR, Trepczynski A, List R, Kutzner I, Schütz P, Duda GN, Lorenzetti S. Evaluation of the accuracy of musculoskeletal simulation during squats by means of instrumented knee prostheses. Med Eng Phys 2018; 61:95-99. [PMID: 30282587 DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2018.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2017] [Revised: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 09/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Standard musculoskeletal simulation tools now offer widespread access to internal loading conditions for use in improving rehabilitation concepts or training programmes. However, despite broad reliance on their outcome, the accuracy of such loading estimations, specifically in deep knee flexion, remains generally unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate the error of tibio-femoral joint contact force (JCF) calculations using musculoskeletal simulation compared to in vivo measured JCFs in subjects with instrumented total knee endoprostheses during squat exercises. Using the early but common "Gait2392_simbody" (OpenSim) scaled musculoskeletal models, tibio-femoral JCFs were calculated in 6 subjects for 5 repetitions of squats. Tibio-femoral JCFs of 0.8-3.2 times bodyweight (BW) were measured. While the musculoskeletal simulations underestimated the measured knee JCFs at low flexion angles, an average error of less than 20% was achieved between approximately 25°-60° knee flexion. With an average error that behaved almost linearly with knee flexion angle, an overestimation of approximately 60% was observed at deep flexion (ca. 80°), with an absolute maximum error of ca. 1.9BW. Our data indicate that loading estimations from early musculoskeletal gait models at both high and low knee joint flexion angles should be interpreted carefully.
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- Florian Schellenberg
- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Leopold-Ruzicka-Weg 4, 8093 Zürich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Leopold-Ruzicka-Weg 4, 8093 Zürich, Switzerland.
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Leopold-Ruzicka-Weg 4, 8093 Zürich, Switzerland
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Leopold-Ruzicka-Weg 4, 8093 Zürich, Switzerland
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Leopold-Ruzicka-Weg 4, 8093 Zürich, Switzerland; Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen, SFISM, Magglingen, Switzerland
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Association of childhood adiposity measures with adulthood knee cartilage defects and bone marrow lesions: a 25-year cohort study. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2018; 26:1055-1062. [PMID: 29775733 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2018.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2018] [Revised: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 05/01/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the associations between childhood adiposity measures and adulthood knee cartilage defects and bone marrow lesions (BMLs) measured 25 years later. METHODS 327 participants from the Australian Schools Health and Fitness Survey (ASHFS) of 1985 (aged 7-15 years) were followed up 25 years later (aged 31-41 years). Childhood measures (weight, height and skinfolds) were collected in 1985. Body mass index (BMI), overweight status and fat mass were calculated. Participants underwent 1.5 T knee magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) during 2008-2010, and cartilage defects and BMLs were scored from knee MRI scans. Log binomial regressions were used to examine the associations. RESULTS Among 327 participants (47.1% females), 21 (6.4%) were overweight in childhood. Childhood adiposity measures were associated with the increased risk of adulthood patellar cartilage defects (Weight relative risk (RR) 1.05/kg, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.01-1.09; BMI 1.10/kg/m2, 1.01-1.19; Overweight 2.22/yes, 1.21-4.08; fat mass 1.11/kg, 1.01-1.22), but not tibiofemoral cartilage defects. Childhood adiposity measures were not significantly associated with adulthood knee BMLs except for the association between childhood overweight status and adulthood patellar BMLs (RR 2.87/yes, 95% CI 1.10-7.53). These significant associations persisted after adjustment for corresponding adulthood adiposity measure. CONCLUSION Childhood adiposity measures were associated with the increased risk of adulthood patellar cartilage defects and, to a lesser extent, BMLs, independent of adulthood adiposity measures. These results suggest that adiposity in childhood has long-term effects on patellar structural abnormalities in young adults.
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Sinclair J. Mechanical effects of medial and lateral wedged orthoses during running. Phys Ther Sport 2018; 32:48-53. [PMID: 29747079 DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2018.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2017] [Revised: 02/26/2018] [Accepted: 04/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the current investigation was to examine the effects of orthoses with 5° medial and lateral wedges on knee joint kinetics during the stance phase of running. DESIGN Repeated measures. SETTING Laboratory. PARTICIPANTS Twelve recreational runners. OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Twelve male participants ran over a force platform at 4.0 m/s in three different conditions (medial orthotic, lateral orthotic and no-orthotic). Lower limb kinematics were collected using an 8-camera motion capture system allowing knee kinetics to be quantified using a musculoskeletal modelling approach. Differences in knee joint kinetics between orthotic conditions were examined using one-way repeated measures ANOVA. RESULTS The results showed that peak patellofemoral force was significantly increased in the medial (31.81 N/kg) and lateral (31.29 N/kg) wedged orthoses, in comparison to the no-orthotic (29.61 N/kg) condition. In addition, the peak knee adduction moment was significantly increased in the medial (1.10 Nm/kg) orthoses, in comparison to the lateral (0.87 Nm/kg) condition. CONCLUSIONS The results from this study indicate that lateral orthoses may be effective in attenuating runners risk from medial tibiofemoral compartment OA, but that wedged orthoses may enhance their risk from patellofemoral pain.
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- Jonathan Sinclair
- Centre for Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences, School of Sport and Wellbeing, Faculty of Health & Wellbeing, University of Central Lancashire, Lancashire, UK.
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Cilla M, Checa S, Duda GN. Strain shielding inspired re-design of proximal femoral stems for total hip arthroplasty. J Orthop Res 2017; 35:2534-2544. [PMID: 28176355 DOI: 10.1002/jor.23540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2016] [Accepted: 01/27/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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A large number of hip prosthesis with different designs have been developed. However, the influence of hip implant design changes on the strains induced in the bone remains unclear. The purpose of this study is to better understand the mechanics of short stem total hip arthroplasty. Specifically, it investigates whether strain shielding can be avoided by changing implant shape and/or material properties. It is hypothesized that the re-design of existing implant designs can result in further reduction of strain shielding and thus keep bone loss minimal following total hip replacement. Finite element methods were used to compare healthy and implanted models. The local mechanics strains/stresses in the intact and implanted femurs were determined under patient-specific muscle and joint contact forces. Results suggest that small changes in implant geometry and material properties have no major effect on strain shielding. Furthermore, it was found that improvement depends on a dramatic re-design of the original implant design. Whereas the benefit of this strategy of modification of the original geometry of a given short-stemmed hip consists in reduced bone remodeling, care should be taken with regard to long-term bone anchorage and implant fatigue strength. It is also shown that geometrical and material changes have a limited potential in avoiding strain shielding even in short-stemmed implants. Finally, it is suggested that an understanding of the influence of these changes on the strain distribution within the bone can guide in the process of optimizing the current stem designs toward minimal strain shielding effects. © 2017 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 35:2534-2544, 2017.
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- Myriam Cilla
- Julius Wolff Institute, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus - Virchow Klinikum, Augustenburger Platz 1, Institutsgebäude Süd,13353 Berlin, Germany.,Centro Universitario de la Defensa, Academia General Militar, Ctra. Huesca s/n, 50090 Zaragoza, Spain.,Aragón Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus - Virchow Klinikum, Augustenburger Platz 1, Institutsgebäude Süd,13353 Berlin, Germany.,Berlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Berlin-Brandenburg Center for Regenerative Therapies, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus - Virchow Klinikum, Augustenburger Platz 1, Institutsgebäude Süd,13353 Berlin, Germany.,Berlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Berlin-Brandenburg Center for Regenerative Therapies, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Cilla M, Checa S, Preininger B, Winkler T, Perka C, Duda GN, Pumberger M. Femoral head necrosis: A finite element analysis of common and novel surgical techniques. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2017; 48:49-56. [PMID: 28728078 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2017.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2016] [Revised: 06/27/2017] [Accepted: 07/05/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Femoral head necrosis is a common cause of secondary osteoarthritis. At the early stages, treatment strategies are normally based on core decompression techniques, where the number, location and diameter of the drilling holes varies depending on the selected approach. The purpose of this study was to investigate the risk of femoral head, neck and subtrochanteric fracture following six different core decompression techniques. MATERIALS Five common and a newly proposed techniques were analyzed in respect to their biomechanical consequences using finite element analysis. The geometry of a femur was reconstructed from computed-tomography images. Thereafter, the drilling configurations were simulated. The strains in the intact and drilled femurs were determined under physiological, patient-specific, muscle and joint contact forces. FINDINGS The following results were observed: i) - an increase in collapse and fracture risk of the femur head by disease progression ii) - for a single hole approach at the subtrochanteric region, the fracture risk increases with the diameter iii) - the highest fracture risks occur for an 8mm single hole drilling at the subtrochanteric region and approaches with multiple drilling at various entry points iv) - the proposed novel approach resulted in the most physiological strains (closer to the experienced by the healthy bone). INTERPRETATION Our results suggest that all common core decompression methods have a significant impact on the biomechanical competence of the proximal femur and impact its mechanical potential. Fracture risk increases with drilling diameter and multiple drilling with smaller diameter. We recommend the anterior approach due to its reduced soft tissue trauma and its biomechanical performance.
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- Myriam Cilla
- Julius Wolff Institute, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Centro Universitario de la Defensa (CUD) de Zaragoza, Academia General Militar de Zaragoza, Spain; Aragón Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), University of Zaragoza, Spain
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Julius Wolff Institute, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Berlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany; Julius Wolff Institute, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Berlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany; Julius Wolff Institute, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Berlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany.
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Cilla M, Borgiani E, Martínez J, Duda GN, Checa S. Machine learning techniques for the optimization of joint replacements: Application to a short-stem hip implant. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0183755. [PMID: 28873093 PMCID: PMC5584793 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0183755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2017] [Accepted: 08/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Today, different implant designs exist in the market; however, there is not a clear understanding of which are the best implant design parameters to achieve mechanical optimal conditions. Therefore, the aim of this project was to investigate if the geometry of a commercial short stem hip prosthesis can be further optimized to reduce stress shielding effects and achieve better short-stemmed implant performance. To reach this aim, the potential of machine learning techniques combined with parametric Finite Element analysis was used. The selected implant geometrical parameters were: total stem length (L), thickness in the lateral (R1) and medial (R2) and the distance between the implant neck and the central stem surface (D). The results show that the total stem length was not the only parameter playing a role in stress shielding. An optimized implant should aim for a decreased stem length and a reduced length of the surface in contact with the bone. The two radiuses that characterize the stem width at the distal cross-section in contact with the bone were less influential in the reduction of stress shielding compared with the other two parameters; but they also play a role where thinner stems present better results.
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- Myriam Cilla
- Centro Universitario de la Defensa (CUD), Academia General Militar, Zaragoza, Spain
- Aragón Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Centro Universitario de la Defensa (CUD), Escuela Naval Militar, Marín, Spain
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Berlin-Brandenburg Center for Regenerative Therapies, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Berlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Berlin-Brandenburg Center for Regenerative Therapies, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Berlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Niu J, Qi Q, Niu Y, Dong C, Dong Z, Cui P, Wang F. Patella morphological alteration after patella instability in growing rabbits. J Orthop Surg Res 2017; 12:106. [PMID: 28693590 PMCID: PMC5504862 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-017-0615-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2017] [Accepted: 07/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background The shape of the patella has been considered to be a predisposing factor resulting in patellar instability, but the effects of abnormal patella position during its development are unclear. The present study evaluated patellar morphological changes after patella instability and evaluated the influence of patellar instability on the patella shape. Methods Twenty rabbits that were 2 months old were included in the study. The left knee of each rabbit, defined as the experimental group (N = 20 knees/group), underwent a medial soft tissue restraint release. The right knee of each rabbit, defined as the control group (N = 20 knees/group), did not undergo any surgical procedures. A CT scan was performed on each knee before surgery and 6 months post-surgery to measure the transverse diameter, thickness, Wiberg index, and Wiberg angle for analysis of the patellar morphological changes. Cross-specimen examination was conducted to evaluate the differences between the experimental group and the control group. Results The four indices remained the same between the two groups before surgery. However, 6 months after surgery, the mean transverse diameter of the patellae in the experimental group was significantly longer than that in the control group (P < 0.001), while the mean thickness in the experimental group was not significantly greater than that in the control group (P = 0.314), resulting in a flattened shape. The Wiberg indices were not significantly different between the two groups. However, the mean Wiberg angle was higher in the experimental group than in the control group (P < 0.001), which resulted in a flattened articular surface of the patella. Conclusion The sectional shape and articular surface of the patella became more flattened after patella instability in this study, which indicates that patella dysplasia could be caused by patella instability. Clinically, early intervention for adolescent patients with patella instability is important.
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- Jinghui Niu
- Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei State, China
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- Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei State, China
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- Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei State, China
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- Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei State, China
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- Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei State, China
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- Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei State, China
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- Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei State, China.
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Slater LV, Hart JM. Muscle Activation Patterns During Different Squat Techniques. J Strength Cond Res 2017; 31:667-676. [DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000001323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Kang KT, Koh YG, Jung M, Nam JH, Son J, Lee YH, Kim SJ, Kim SH. The effects of posterior cruciate ligament deficiency on posterolateral corner structures under gait- and squat-loading conditions: A computational knee model. Bone Joint Res 2017; 6:31-42. [PMID: 28077395 PMCID: PMC5301905 DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.61.bjr-2016-0184.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2016] [Accepted: 11/06/2016] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Objectives The aim of the current study was to analyse the effects of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) deficiency on forces of the posterolateral corner structure and on tibiofemoral (TF) and patellofemoral (PF) contact force under dynamic-loading conditions. Methods A subject-specific knee model was validated using a passive flexion experiment, electromyography data, muscle activation, and previous experimental studies. The simulation was performed on the musculoskeletal models with and without PCL deficiency using a novel force-dependent kinematics method under gait- and squat-loading conditions, followed by probabilistic analysis for material uncertain to be considered. Results Comparison of predicted passive flexion, posterior drawer kinematics and muscle activation with experimental measurements showed good agreement. Forces of the posterolateral corner structure, and TF and PF contact forces increased with PCL deficiency under gait- and squat-loading conditions. The rate of increase in PF contact force was the greatest during the squat-loading condition. The TF contact forces increased on both medial and lateral compartments during gait-loading conditions. However, during the squat-loading condition, the medial TF contact force tended to increase, while the lateral TF contact forces decreased. The posterolateral corner structure, which showed the greatest increase in force with deficiency of PCL under both gait- and squat-loading conditions, was the popliteus tendon (PT). Conclusion PCL deficiency is a factor affecting the variability of force on the PT in dynamic-loading conditions, and it could lead to degeneration of the PF joint. Cite this article: K-T. Kang, Y-G. Koh, M. Jung, J-H. Nam, J. Son, Y.H. Lee, S-J. Kim, S-H. Kim. The effects of posterior cruciate ligament deficiency on posterolateral corner structures under gait- and squat-loading conditions: A computational knee model. Bone Joint Res 2017;6:31–42. DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.61.BJR-2016-0184.R1.
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- K-T Kang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- Joint Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, 10 Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06698, South Korea
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- AnyBody Technology A/S, 10 Niels Jernes Vej, Aalborg, 9220, Denmark
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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 Radiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- Joint Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, 10 Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06698, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, 211 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06273, South Korea
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Hart HF, Barton CJ, Khan KM, Riel H, Crossley KM. Is body mass index associated with patellofemoral pain and patellofemoral osteoarthritis? A systematic review and meta-regression and analysis. Br J Sports Med 2016; 51:781-790. [DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-096768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The influence of knee alignment on lower extremity kinetics during squats. J Electromyogr Kinesiol 2016; 31:96-103. [PMID: 27768963 DOI: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2016.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2016] [Revised: 09/27/2016] [Accepted: 10/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The squat is an assessment of lower extremity alignment during movement, however there is little information regarding altered joint kinetics during poorly performed squats. The purpose of this study was to examine changes in joint kinetics and power from altered knee alignment during a squat. Thirty participants completed squats while displacing the knee medially, anteriorly, and with neutral alignment (control). Sagittal and frontal plane torques at the ankle, knee, and hip were altered in the descending and ascending phase of the squat in both the medial and anterior malaligned squat compared to the control squat. Ankle and trunk power increased and hip power decreased in the medial malaligned squat compared to the control squat. Ankle, knee, and trunk power increased and hip power decreased in the anterior malaligned squat compared to the control squat. Changes in joint torques and power during malaligned squats suggest that altered knee alignment increases ankle and trunk involvement to execute the movement. Increased anterior knee excursion during squatting may also lead to persistent altered loading of the ankle and knee. Sports medicine professionals using the squat for quadriceps strengthening must consider knee alignment to reduce ankle and trunk involvement during the movement.
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Lower limb joint forces during walking on the level and slopes at different inclinations. Gait Posture 2016; 45:137-42. [PMID: 26979896 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2015] [Revised: 12/11/2015] [Accepted: 01/09/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Sloped walking is associated with an increase of lower extremity joint loading compared to level walking. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyse lower limb joint compression forces as well as tibiofemoral joint shear forces during sloped walking at different inclinations. Eighteen healthy male participants (age: 27.0 ± 4.7 years, height: 1.80 ± 0.05 m, mass: 74.5 ± 8.2 kg) were asked to walk at a pre-set speed of 1.1m/s on a ramp (6 m × 1.5 m) at the slopes of -18°, -12°, -6°, 0°, 6°, 12° and 18°. Kinematic data were captured with a twelve-camera motion capture system (Vicon). Kinetic data were recorded with two force plates (AMTI) imbedded into a ramp. A musculoskeletal model (AnyBody) was used to compute lower limb joint forces. Results showed that downhill walking led to significantly increased hip, tibiofemoral and patellofemoral joint compression forces (p<0.05) and to significantly decreased ankle joint compression forces (p<0.05). Uphill walking significantly increased all lower limb joint compression forces with increasing inclination (p<0.05). Findings that downhill walking is a stressful task for the anterior cruciate ligament could not be supported in the current study, since anterior tibiofemoral joint shear forces did not increase with the gradient. Due to diverse tibiofemoral joint shear force patterns in the literature, results should be treated with caution in general. Finally, lower limb joint force analyses provided more insight in the structure loading conditions during sloped walking than joint moment analyses.
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