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Showing 1 to 14 of 14 for “"patellofemoral joint"”.
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Finite Element Modeling and Validation of the Patellofemoral Joint
The patellofemoral joint is part of the knee joint, which is considered the largest joint in the human body. The patellofemoral joint is composed of the patella, a flat, rounded triangular bone, the distal part of the femur, which forms an inverted U-shaped intercondylar groove, and the articular …
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Concurrent simulation of a subject specific musculoskeletal model with anatomical knee
… us with a better understanding of ligament and joint contact forces during ambulatory activities. Thus, such models can be used to devise better injury prevention methods, as well as surgical and therapeutic treatments for musculoskeletal disorders. This manuscript presents a method to develop a …
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Kinetic and 3D Kinematic analysis of netball movements: with and without prophylactic knee bracing
Patellofemoral pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal pain conditions, with a multifactorial aetiology. It is reported that young females are at high risk of developing patellofemoral pain. During dynamic, fast-paced games athletes are exposed to high ground reaction forces, contributing to …
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Meniscectomy & osteoarthritis
… significant difference in terms of tibiofemoral joint (TFJ) osteoarthritis, range of motion (ROM) and PROMs as per our chosen scoring systems. As this proved not to be the case, the operated knee was assessed against the non-operated knee where possible and not as per site of …
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Cross-cultural Adaption and Psychometric Properties Testing of The Arabic Anterior Knee Pain Scale
<p>Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFP) is a common condition affecting the musculoskeletal system and has a tendency of becoming chronic and is problematic in the affected people. It is the commonest cause of anterior knee pain. In over 2/3 of the patients affected it has been successfully treated …
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Evaluation of variables affecting lower extremity alignment in the aetiology of patellofemoral pain syndrome
The patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common knee disorder in a wide range of physically active individuals which, in general, is caused by multiple risk factors affecting the alignment of the patellofemoral joint. The role of many presumed risk factors in the aetiology of PFPS remains …
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Development of a Human Tibiofemoral Joint Finite Element Model to Investigate the Effects of Obesity and Knee Malalignment on Joint Contact Pressure
… (OA). Excess body weight generates greater joint contact forces at the knee; however, obese individuals alter their gait to decrease joint contact forces. Knee malalignment has been identified as a strong mediating factor between obesity and knee OA progression. Excess body weight acting on …
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The kinematic effects of three quarter and full length foot orthoses on anterior knee pain sufferers when walking and descending stairs
Background: Patellofemoral pain is a common disorder whose aetiology is complex often being described as multifactorial, increased load of the patellofemoral joint is often attributed to foot function. Foot orthoses are commonly prescribed for this condition; however the mechanisms by which they …
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A Machine Learning Approach for the Objective Sonographic Assessment of Patellar Tendinopathy in Collegiate Basketball Athletes
… knee structures like the bursae, fat pad, and patellofemoral joint, imaging is regularly performed to aid in determining the correct diagnosis. One common imaging modality for the patellar tendon is gray-scale ultrasonography (GS-US). However, the accurate detection of PT in GS-US images is …
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Kneeling function following total knee arthroplasty
… to kneel is an important function of the knee joint, as it is required for many daily activities, including religious practices, professional occupations and recreational pursuits. The inability to kneel following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is frequently a source of disappointment. This work …
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Preconditioning Methods in Cartilage Tissue Engineering: Influences of Silk Material Properties and Hypoxia on Chondrogenesis
… capable to withstand the stresses present in joints. More than 90% of articular cartilage tissue is composed of extracellular matrix and is located in the loading environment under low oxygen tension in knee joints. To form engineered constructs with mechanical properties compatible to native …
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The inter-examiner reliability and comparison of motion palpation findings of the knee joint in patellofemoral pain syndrome and asymptomatic knee joints
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for a Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2010.
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Functional tasks before and after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction : are there mechanical differences?
… in the kinematics and kinetics of hip and knee joints, along with the related risk factors for patellofemoral pain syndrome and OA, before and after ACLR during running and SLS. This research aimed, in the first study, to establish within-day and between-days reliability for the use of 3D motion …
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The Mechanism of Action of Hyaluronan Therapy as a Treatment for Osteoarthritis and the Assessment of Osteoarthritic Articular Cartilage Using Ultrasound
… dir="ltr">Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide and remains difficult to diagnose early and to treat effectively. Existing imaging techniques often only detect osteoarthritic damage after substantial structural loss has occurred. This thesis …