The Effect of Lower Limb Alignment on Tibiofemoral Joint Contact Biomechanics after Medial Meniscus Posterior Root Repair: A Finite-Element Analysis
Alexander N. Berk,
William M. Cregar,
Shangcheng Wang
et al.
Abstract:Introduction:
The purpose of this study was to determine how variations in lower limb alignment affect tibiofemoral joint contact biomechanics in the setting of medial meniscus posterior root tear (MMPRT) and associated root repair.
Methods:
A finite-element model of an intact knee joint was developed. Limb alignments ranging from 4° valgus to 8° varus were simulated under a 1,000 N compression load applied to the femoral head. For the intact, MMPRT, an… Show more
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