Sponsor
Open Access funded by Society of CAD/CAM Engineers
Published In
Journal of Computational Design and Engineering
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-2014
Subjects
Knee -- Mechanical properties -- Data processing, Knee -- Wounds and injuries -- Treatment, Biomechanics
Abstract
A knee joint’s longevity depends on the proper integration of structural components in an axial alignment. If just one of the components is abnormally off-axis, the biomechanical system fails, resulting in arthritis. The complexity of various failures in the knee joint has led orthopedic surgeons to select total knee replacement as a primary treatment. In many cases, this means sacrificing much of an otherwise normal joint. Here, we review novel computational approaches to describe knee physiotherapy by introducing a new dimension of foot loading to the knee axis alignment producing an improved functional status of the patient. New physiotherapeutic applications are then possible by aligning foot loading with the functional axis of the knee joint during the treatment of patients with osteoarthritis.
DOI
10.7315/JCDE.2014.006
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/16506
Citation Details
Kim, W., Veloso, A., Araujo, D., and Kohles, S. (2014). Novel Computational Approaches Characterizing Knee Physiotherapy. Journal of Computational Design and Engineering. Volume 1, Issue 1, p, 55-66
Description
© 2014 Society of CAD/CAM Engineers & Techno-Press. This article is available under a Creative Commons license
The article is available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.7315/JCDE.2014.006
* Sean S. Kohles is also affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University