Biomechanics of Total Knee Arthroplasty

It is difficult to address the clinical performance of UHMWPE in TKA without reference to the demanding functional environment of the knee joint. Starting 

Surprisingly, consistent conclusions are reached using more complex biomechanical models of the knee (Amstutz et al. 1998, Davy and Audu 1987, Olney and Winter 1985, Patriarco et al. 1981, Rohrle et al. 1984), as well as by 

Summary of Average Knee joint Loading for Activities of Daily Living 

Activity Reference Patel lo-femoral joint Tibiofemoral Joint (compression) Tibiofemoral Joint (anterior shear)  

Rising from a chair Ellis, Seedhorn, and Wright (1984) 120 3.1 120 3-7 120 2.3 

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