A 3D model analysis of knee prosthetic motion (1st report, a 3D mathematical model of knee joint after total knee arthroplasty)

Takefumi Koda, Tadasuke Katsuhara, Shunji Hirokawa, Ayaka Otsuki

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    Abstract

    The object of this study is to introduce contact points' trajectories on the articulating surfaces and kinematics of knee prosthesis under various walking conditions for various types of prosthesis to help to design new prosthesis. Since in vivo measurement of knee prosthetic articulation is almost impossible, we created a 3D mathematical model consisted of the tibio-femoral and patello femoral compartments of artificial knee joint. As the model could reproduce the comprehensive and sophisticated motion of a knee prosthesis, it is possible to generate and analyze various walking conditions with various types of knee prostheses and hence reproduce joint rotation mismatch, excessive deviation of contact points and a loft off between the medio and lateral sides of the joint.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)153-160
    Number of pages8
    JournalNihon Kikai Gakkai Ronbunshu, C Hen/Transactions of the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, Part C
    Volume72
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jan 2006

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Mechanics of Materials
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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