Knee Joint Biomechanics: Relevance to Imaging

Douglas D. Robertson; Richard E. Debski; Emad Almusa; Derek R. Armfield; David A. Stone; Peter S. Walker

doi:10.1055/s-2003-41084

Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology, Inhaltsverzeichnis

Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2003; 07(1): 043-058
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-41084

Knee Joint Biomechanics: Relevance to Imaging

Douglas D. Robertson¹ , Richard E. Debski^2,3 , Emad Almusa¹ , Derek R. Armfield¹ , David A. Stone² , Peter S. Walker⁴

¹Department of Radiology, School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
²Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
³Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
⁴Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University Medical Center, New York, NY

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Over the past 2 decades our understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics of the knee joint has dramatically increased. The translation of this knowledge into clinical practice has greatly improved athletic training and medical treatment when injury occurs. Advances in imaging techniques have played a role in this improvement. The next step for imaging is to move beyond merely providing morphology and to assess the functional mechanics of the knee. This article focuses on the biomechanics of the femorotibial joint and its relevance to imaging.

KEYWORDS

Knee - biomechanics - menisci - ligaments - radiography - CT - MRI

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1 *Cams are rotating parts of a mechanical linkage that translate one motion into another, e.g. Nautilus™ fitness machines.