Scribd
Upload
150 views7 pages

Knee Biomechanics: Mark Arthur Martinez Trauma 1 April 5, 2018

This document provides an overview of knee biomechanics and its relevance to clinical practice. It discusses the objectives of understanding normal knee anatomy and integrating biomechanics into daily activities. The knee provides mobility and support through a combination of static ligaments, dynamic muscles, and bony structures. It involves two articulations - the patellofemoral and tibiofemoral - which are described in terms of their anatomy, function, biomechanics, motion, and stability.

Uploaded by

Juan Alvaro Estrada
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
150 views7 pages

Knee Biomechanics: Mark Arthur Martinez Trauma 1 April 5, 2018

This document provides an overview of knee biomechanics and its relevance to clinical practice. It discusses the objectives of understanding normal knee anatomy and integrating biomechanics into daily activities. The knee provides mobility and support through a combination of static ligaments, dynamic muscles, and bony structures. It involves two articulations - the patellofemoral and tibiofemoral - which are described in terms of their anatomy, function, biomechanics, motion, and stability.

Uploaded by

Juan Alvaro Estrada
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 7

April 5, 2018 Mark Arthur Martinez

Trauma 1

Knee Biomechanics
Subtitle or catch phrase for the presentation
Overview

 Epidemiology

 Patellofemoral Articulation  Tibiofemoral Articulation


 Anatomy  Anatomy
 Function  Function
 Biomechanics  Biomechanics
 Motion  Motion
 Stability  Stability
 Clinical relevance  Clinical relevance
Objective

 To discuss the normal anatomy of the knee joint complex


 Tobe able to integrate biomechanics of the knee to activities
of daily living
 To show the clinical relevance of knee biomechanics
The Knee

 Provides mobility and support in dynamic and static activities


 Stability is governed by a combination of
 Static ligaments
 Dynamic muscular forces
 Meniscocapsular aponeurosis
 Bony topography
 Joint load

 Involved in any functional activity of the lower extremity


 Functionally comprises 2 articulations
Knee

ROM
 Flexion – 130 to 140 degrees
 ADL’s require 115 degrees
 Squating – 160 degrees

 Extension – 5 to 10 degrees hyperextension can be normal


Knee

Six degrees of freedom


 Mediolateral

 Flexion-Extension

 Internal-External rot
 Anterrio-Posterios Trans
 Varus-Valgus
The End

You might also like