Stabilizing mechanisms of the loaded and unloaded knee joint

摘要: Knee specimens were placed in an apparatus which imposed cyclic anterior-posterior or rotatory forces, with various compressive loads applied to the joint. Force-displacement graphs torque-rotation automatically plotted, giving laxity under conditions. The ligaments, capsule, and menisci provided joint stability no-load However, loads, conformity of condylar surfaces was important factor stabilizing knee. mechanism proposed uphill movement femur as tibia displaced twisted relative one another.