高屈曲状态下膝关节静力稳定结构的生物力学研究进展

膝关节高屈曲状态在亚洲国家和中东地区的日常生活及特殊职业中极为常见。膝关节静力稳定结构包括前、后交叉韧带,内、外侧副韧带及关节囊,其主要功能是维持关节稳定性,其生物力学和运动学特点对全膝置换术中软组织松解、膝关节韧带重建及损伤后的康复具有重要意义。本文对近年来膝关节生物力学的研究方法及静力稳定结构在膝关节由伸直到高屈曲运动过程中的生物力学特点进行了阐述;对今后全膝置换术中软组织平衡、膝关节韧带修复与重建及伤后与术后康复方面的研究方向进行了展望和预测。     

亚洲蹲和西方蹲的下肢关节运动学和肌肉激活比较

目的分析比较亚洲蹲和西方蹲动作中下肢关节运动学和肌肉激活程度的差异。方法以11名健康成年人为研究对象,采用三维运动捕捉系统、测力台和表面肌电同步采集两种下蹲动作的运动学、动力学和肌肉激活信息,并通过OpenSim计算下肢肌力。结果在膝关节弯曲角度峰值时刻,亚洲蹲骨盆前倾,而西方蹲骨盆后倾;此外,与亚洲蹲相比,西方蹲具有显著较小的髋关节屈角、较大的膝关节屈角、较大的髋关节外展角和内旋角。在自重深蹲的下降期和上升期中,西方蹲的比目鱼肌力峰值均显著大于亚洲蹲,西方蹲的胫骨前肌力均显著小于亚洲蹲,峰值时刻未见统计学差异。结论在亚洲蹲中,胫骨前肌激活和近侧端关节前屈可能有利于稳定;而在脚跟抬起的西方蹲中,比目鱼肌激活显著,但两者近端肌肉激活模式相同。研究结果为临床深蹲康复方案制定或深蹲训练方式的选择提供理论指导。     

A convex lateral tibial plateau for knee replacement

Unicompartmental knee replacements have not performed as well in the lateral compartment as in the medial. This may be because the tibial components have flat or slightly concave surfaces which match the medial plateau but not the convex lateral plateau. The aim of this study was to find the optimal radius for a convex lateral tibial component. Twelve normal lateral tibial plateau were retrieved at knee replacement, and their surface contour in their mid sagittal plane was determined. The optimal circle was fitted and its radius measured. A series of different shaped tibial components were superimposed. From published information about the position of the femoral condyle relative to the tibia in different degrees of flexion, the flexion gap at these angles was determined. The average radius of the lateral tibial plateau was 40 mm. However, as the surface was polyradial it was not clear if this average radius would be optimal. In full flexion, a flat tibial plateau distracted the knee by 8 mm (p<0.001). A 75 mm radius spherical tibial plateau did not alter the knee kinematics significantly and gave rise to a change in joint distraction of 1.5 mm. Spherical tibial plateau of 50 mm and 25 mm radii significantly altered knee kinematics (p<0.001) and resulted in changes in distraction of 3 mm and 4 mm respectively. The optimal shape for a unicompartmental lateral tibial plateau is likely to be a spherical dome with radius of about 75 mm. The incorporation of this shape in the lateral side of a total knee replacement might improve its flexion.     

Effect of knee laxity on in vivo kinematics of meniscal-bearing knee prostheses

INTRODUCTION: This study determined the relationship between the in vivo kinematics and joint laxity of mobile-bearing knees. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Ten subjects who were judged clinically successful after a posterior-cruciate-ligament-retaining mobile-bearing total knee arthroplasty were analyzed under dynamic conditions using fluoroscopy, following a quantitative evaluation of coronal and sagittal laxity using Telos and KT-2000 arthrometers under static conditions. RESULTS: Under static conditions, the anteroposterior laxity averaged 10.3 mm at 30 degrees of flexion, and 8.3 mm at 75 degrees . Abduction and adduction at full extension averaged 3.7 and 4.4 mm, respectively. Under dynamic conditions, 7/10 subjects demonstrated posterior femoral rollback of their lateral condyle moving from full extension to maximum knee flexion, and 8/10 experienced normal axial rotation patterns during deep knee bend activity. Furthermore, 7/10 subjects exhibited screw-home motion. 4/10 subjects experienced greater than 1.0 mm of condylar liftoff. CONCLUSION: We could not predict a consistent relationship between the laxity and kinematics. The activity of the muscles and ligamentous tension under dynamic conditions might have a much greater effect on the kinematics with currently used prosthetic designs than the laxity of ligamentous structures under static conditions.     

Highly conforming polyethylene inlays reduce the in vivo variability of knee joint kinematics after total knee arthroplasty

The use of highly conforming polyethylene inlays in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) provides improved anteroposterior stability. The aim of this fluoroscopic study was to investigate the in vivo kinematics during unloaded and loaded active extension with a highly conforming inlay and a flat inlay after cruciate retaining (CR) total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Thirty one patients (50 knees) received a fixed-bearing cruciate retaining total knee arthroplasty (Genesis II, Smith & Nephew, Schenefeld, Germany) for primary knee osteoarthritis. Twenty two of them received a flat polyethylene inlay (PE), nine a deep dished PE and 19 were in the control group (physiological knees). The mean age at the time of surgery was 62 years. Dynamic examination with fluoroscopy was performed to assess the "patella tendon angle" in relation to the knee flexion angle (measure of anteroposterior translation) and the "kinematic index" (measure of reproducibility). Fluoroscopy was performed under active extension and flexion, during unloaded movement, and under full weight bearing, simulated by step climbing. No significant difference was observed between both types of polyethylene inlay designs and the physiological knee during unloaded movement. Anteroposterior (AP) instability was found during weight-bearing movement. The deep-dish inlay resulted in lower AP translation and a non-physiological rollback. Neither inlay types could restore physiological kinematics of the knee. Despite the fact that deep dished inlays reduce the AP translation, centralisation of contact pressure results in non-physiological rollback. The influence of kinematic pattern variability on clinical results warrants further investigation.     

Asymptomatic Genu Recurvatum reshapes lower limb sagittal joint and elevation angles during gait at different speeds

BackgroundKinematic characteristics of walking with an asymptomatic genu recurvatum are currently unknown. The objective of this study is to characterize the lower limb sagittal joint and elevation angles during walking in participants with asymptomatic genu recurvatum and compare it with control participants without knee deformation at different speeds.MethodsThe spatio-temporal parameters and kinematics of the lower limb were recorded using an optoelectronic motion capture system in 26 participants (n = 13 with genu recurvatum and n = 13 controls). The participants walked on an instrumented treadmill during five minutes at three different speeds: slow, medium and fast.ResultsParticipants with genu recurvatum showed several significant differences with controls: a narrower step width, a greater maximum hip joint extension angle, a greater knee joint extension angle at mid stance, a lower maximum knee joint flexion angle during the swing phase, and a greater ankle joint extension angle at the end of the gait cycle. Participants with genu recurvatum had a greater minimum thigh elevation angle, a greater maximum foot elevation angle, and a change in the orientation of the covariance plane. Walking speed had a significant effect on nearly all lower limb joint and elevation angles, and covariance plane parameters.ConclusionOur findings show that genu recurvatum reshapes lower limb sagittal joint and elevation angles during walking at different speeds but preserves the covariation of elevation angles along a plane during both stance and swing phases and the rotation of this plane with increasing speed.     

Fuzzy FES controller using cycle-to-cycle control for repetitive movement training in motor rehabilitation. Experimental tests with wireless system

A prototype of wireless surface electrical stimulation system combined with the fuzzy FES controller was developed for rehabilitation training with functional electrical stimulation (FES). The developed FES system has three features for rehabilitation training: small-sized electrical stimulator for surface FES, wireless connection between controller and stimulators, and between controller and sensors, and the fuzzy FES controller based on the cycle-to-cycle control for repetitive training. The developed stimulator could generate monophasic or biphasic high voltage stimulus pulse and could output stimulation pulses continuously more than 20 hours with 4 AAA batteries. The developed system was examined with neurologically intact subjects and hemiplegic subjects in knee joint control. The maximum knee joint angle was controlled by regulating burst duration of stimulation pulses by the fuzzy controller. In the results of two experiments of knee extension angle control and knee flexion and extension angle control, the maximum angles reached their targets within small number of cycles and were controlled stably in the stimulation cycles after reaching the target. The fuzzy FES controller based on the cycle-to-cycle control worked effectively to reach the target angle and to compensate difference in muscle properties between subjects. The developed wireless surface FES system would be practical in clinical applications of repetitive execution of similar movements of the limbs for motor rehabilitation with FES.     

Femoral Condyle Curvature is Correlated with Knee Walking Kinematics in Ungulates

The knee has been the focus of many studies linking mammalian postcranial form with locomotor behaviors and animal ecology. A more difficult task has been linking joint morphology with joint kinematics during locomotor tasks. Joint curvature represents one opportunity to link postcranial morphology with walking kinematics because joint curvature develops in response to mechanical loading. As an initial examination of mammalian knee joint curvature, the curvature of the medial femoral condyle was measured on femora representing 11 ungulate species. The position of a region of low curvature was measured using a metric termed the “angle to low curvature”. This low‐curvature region is important because it provides the greatest contact area between femoral and tibial condyles. Kinematic knee angles during walking were derived from the literature and kinematic knee angles across the gait cycle were correlated with angle to low curvature values. The highest correlation between kinematic knee angle and the angle to low curvature metric occurred at 20% of the walking gait cycle. This early portion of the walking gait cycle is associated with a peak in the vertical ground reaction force for some mammals. The chondral modeling theory predicts that frequent and heavy loading of particular regions of a joint surface during ontogeny will result in these regions being flatter than the surrounding joint surface. The locations of flatter regions of the femoral condyles of ungulates, and their association with knee angles used during the early stance phase of walking provides support for the chondral modeling theory. Anat Rec, 298:2039–2050, 2015. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

正常膝关节和人工膝关节髌股关节高屈曲运动特性及其比较分析

目的　分析人体正常膝关节和人工膝关节高屈曲活动下髌股关节的运动, 为膝关节髌股关节运动特性研究提供参考。 方法　建立包括膝关节骨组织和主要软组织在内的正常膝关节以及人工膝关节的动态有限元模型,采用三束股四头肌肌力非同步变力加载的方式,对膝关节下蹲运动中髌股关节的运动特性进行研究,并与相关研究结果进行对比分析。 结果　通过有限元分析,获得高屈曲膝关节三维运动的相对运动参数。髌股关节在位移和旋转均呈现出相同的运动趋势,同时,存在局部的差异,在低屈曲时, 人工髌股关节表现出先外倾后内倾的运动趋势,而正常髌股关节表现出持续内倾的运动特性。 结论　通过仿真和对比分析,人体髌股关节的运动数据总体趋势近似,同时存在差异。 对于正常膝关节,差异的原因主要在于髌骨运动各个方向上和不同屈曲度时的约束程度的改变;对于人工膝关节,差异主要来源于膝关节型面和结构的改变,以及坐标系定义、在体和离体差异、负荷加载差异。     

前交叉韧带损伤膝关节6个自由度静态加载体的稳定性*☆

背景：由于膝关节的体外标本无法模拟膝关节的真实运动,而体内的运动测试又无法获得骨结构的运动信息,因而不能得到准确的膝关节稳定性数据,也就无法对膝关节损伤的早期诊断及防治措施进行深入的研究。 目的：应用计算机三维重建技术、2D/3D图像配准技术及图像处理技术对前交叉韧带损伤膝关节6个自由度变化进行静态加载体内稳定性测试。 方法：8例患者单侧膝关节前交叉韧带断裂而对侧正常,膝关节在屈曲0°,30°,60°和90°时分别进行134 N前加载。采集各角度相互垂直的2D图像,与3D CT图像在虚拟X射线投射系统进行2D/3D图像配准,还原膝关节不同角度时的股骨和胫骨相对3D位置关系,获得膝关节6个自由度数据。 结果与结论：前交叉韧带断裂后胫骨前移均明显增加,在完全伸直(0°)时胫骨前移最小,胫骨前移在30°时达到最大;胫骨前移在60°和90°时逐渐减小,各角度间比较差异均有显著性意义(P=0.000)。前交叉韧带断裂后,膝关节胫骨内旋、内移均较健侧增加(P=0.000)。提示通过2D/3D图像配准技术可以实现对膝关节静态加载的体内稳定性分析;前交叉韧带损伤后膝关节前移、内旋和内移均明显增加。     

基于深度学习融合算法的无标记点步态分析系统

目的 以有标记点三维运动捕捉系统（MoCap）为金标准,基于双向长短时记忆（bi-lateral long short term memory,BiLSTM）递归神经网络和线性回归算法构建深度学习融合模型,减小深度传感器的系统误差,从而提高深度传感器下肢运动学分析的准确性。方法 招募10名健康男性大学生进行步态分析,应用MoCap系统和Kinect V2传感器同时采集数据。通过Cleveland Clinic及Kinect逆运动学模型分别计算下肢关节角度。以MoCap系统为目标,Kinect系统得到的角度为输入构建数据集,分别用BiLSTM算法和线性回归算法构建学习模型,得到系统误差修正后的下肢关节角度。使用留一交叉验证法评估模型的性能。采用多重相关系数（coefficient of multiple correlations,CMC）及均方根误差（root mean square error,RMSE）表示下肢关节角度波形曲线相似程度以及平均误差。结果 BiLSTM网络比线性回归算法更能够处理高度非线性的回归问题,尤其是在髋关节内收/外展、髋关节内旋/外旋和踝关节趾屈/背屈角度上。应用BiLSTM网络的误差修正算法显著降低Kinect的系统误差（RMSE<10°,其中髋关节RMSE<5°）,下肢角度波形呈现很好的一致性（除髋关节内旋/外旋角度外,CMC>0.7）。结论 本文开发的基于深度学习融合模型的无标记点步态分析系统可以准确评估下肢运动学参数、关节活动能力、步行功能等,在临床和家庭康复中具有广泛的应用前景。     

Abnormal knee kinematics caused by mechanical alignment in symmetric bicruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty are alleviated by kinematic alignment

BackgroundBicruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty (BCR-TKA) was developed to maintain anterior cruciate ligament function and thus reproduce natural knee kinematics postoperatively. Traditional surgical techniques, however, may cause several complications secondary to kinematic conflict and ligament overtension. The objective of this study was to use a computer simulation of symmetric BCR-TKA to evaluate the effects of alternative surgical techniques on knee kinematics and ligaments.MethodsA musculoskeletal computer model of a healthy knee was constructed and was used to simulate a BCR model with mechanical alignment (MA). Five adjusted models were investigated, characterized, respectively, by kinematic alignment (KA), two degrees increased tibial slope, two-millimeter distal setting of the tibial component, and an undersized femoral component with either MA or KA.ResultsAll models exhibited a normal femoral position against the tibia at knee extension, with no anterior paradoxical motion during mid-flexion. The healthy knee model showed medial pivot motion and rollback. In contrast, the BCR MA model demonstrated abnormal bi-condylar rollback with excessive tensions of the lateral collateral ligament and posterior cruciate ligament during knee flexion, whereas the undersized femoral model with MA partly reduced both tensions. The BCR KA model retained relatively physiological kinematics and suppressed excessive ligament tensions. However, no adjusted model completely reproduced healthy knee conditions.ConclusionsThe BCR MA model showed abnormal biomechanics due to kinematic conflict between the retained ligaments and the replaced joint surface. Surgeons using symmetric BCR-TKA should consider using the KA method to achieve sufficient ligament laxity throughout knee flexion.     

In vivo kinematics of a newly updated posterior-stabilised mobile-bearing total knee arthroplasty in weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing high-flexion activities

BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to clarify the in vivo kinematics of a newly updated posterior-stabilised (PS) mobile-bearing total knee arthroplasty during high-flexion activities in weight-bearing (WB) and non-weight-bearing (NWB) conditions. The hypothesis was that the kinematics would differ between the WB and NWB conditions, and the kinematics would be affected by the WB condition.MethodsThe kinematics of 19 knees were investigated under fluoroscopy during squatting (WB) and active-assisted knee flexion (NWB) with two- and three-dimensional registration technique. Accordingly, the range of motion, anteroposterior (AP) translation of the medial and lateral contact points, axial rotation of the femoral component relative to the tibial component, and kinematic pathway were evaluated.ResultsThere was no difference in the knee’s range of motion between the WB and NWB conditions. The medial AP translation of the femur did not differ in each flexion angle between WB and NWB conditions except for flexions of 70°. There was no difference in the lateral AP translation of the femur at all tested flexion angles between the WB and NWB conditions. The external femoral rotation and the medial pivot motion were observed throughout all flexion angles in WB conditions. The clinical relevance is that this implant could produce ideal medial AP stability and medial pivot motion.ConclusionThe medial AP translation of the femur was stable for AP direction when it was in both WB and NWB conditions. In WB conditions, the medial pivot motion was observed throughout all flexion angles.Level of Evidence: III.     

Three-dimensional kinematics during deep-flexion kneeling in mobile-bearing total knee arthroplasty

We performed an in vivo radiographic analysis of tibiofemoral and polyethylene (PE) insert motions during weight-bearing kneeling beyond 120° of flexion in one high-flexion knee arthroplasty design to determine if kinematics changed over time and if axial rotation occur between the PE insert and the tibial baseplate. Twenty knees implanted with a posterior-stabilized rotating-platform (RP) knee arthroplasty were postoperatively evaluated at 3, 6, and 12 months. The averaged flexion angles were 122°, 129°, and 131° at 3, 6, and 12 months, respectively, showing that the improvement of flexion was achieved up to 6 months. The femoral condyles translated posteriorly from extension to maximum flexion. There was a significant increase in AP translation of femoral lateral condyle in the maximum flexion kneeling between 12 months and the two other intervals (p = 0.0003 at 3 months and p = 0.016 at 6 months), while no differences in those of medial condyle between all intervals. Almost all rotation occurred at the surface between the tibial baseplate and the PE insert (p = 0.0479 at 3 months, p = 0.0008 at 6 months, and p = 0.0479 at 12 months), almost no rotation occurred at the surface between the PE insert and the femoral component. There were significant increases in the amount of internal rotation angle during full flexion between the tibial component and the PE insert up to 12 months. Knees implanted with this RP knee arthroplasty design show deep-flexion knee kinematics that are consistent with the implant design intent.     

髌股关节紊乱行关节镜手术治疗对髌股关节生物力学改变的三维有限元分析

目的采用三维有限元方法分析关节镜下行外侧髌骨支持带松解、内侧髌骨支持带紧缩手术前后髌股关节应力分布的改变情况。方法建立髌股关节紊乱患者关节镜手术前后髌股关节三维模型,并计算分析在加载200 N载荷下模型在不同屈膝角度(30°、60°、90°、120°)时的髌股关节最大应力和应力分布。结果关节镜术后模型不同屈膝角度的髌股关节最大应力较术前明显减小;术前髌股关节应力集中在髌股外侧关节面,而术后髌股关节应力得到重新分配。结论关节镜下外侧髌骨支持带松解、内侧髌骨支持带紧缩手术后,髌股关节不同屈膝角度的应力得到改善,为关节镜手术方法可以有效恢复髌股关节内外侧关节面压力平衡提供客观理论依据。对于临床上存在力线异常的早期髌股关节紊乱患者,建议应尽早手术干预。     

不同速度下正常老年人下肢关节的角度参数

背景：目前国内主要采用步态分析仪测量患者步行时的关节角度,但是在每一个康复治疗时期进行这些测量非常耗费时间。利用Lokomat步态康复机器人则可以在患者训练过程中对患者的关节角度、肌力等参数进行实时记录,省时省力。 目的：采用步态康复机器人Lokomat测定正常老年人不同速度下的下肢关节角度参数。 方法：选取健康老年人30名,男15名,女15名,年龄60~64(62.40±1.58)岁。利用步态康复机器人评估工具,在减重40%,引导力60%,速度1.6,1.8,2.0 km/h状态下对正常老年人的下肢关节角度参数进行记录。 结果与结论：老年人关节角度参数动态指标测试结果显示,在速度1.6 km/h状态下左髋关节最大伸展角度,在速度2.0 km/h状态下左、右髋关节最大屈曲角度,男女组间差异有显著性意义(P < 0.05)。老年人不同速度下髋膝关节角度测试结果显示,老年人左右膝关节最大伸展角度在步行速度1.6 km/h与1.8 km/h,1.6 km/h与2.0 km/h,1.8 km/h与2.0 km/h相比差异有显著性意义(P < 0.05)。结果可见不同速度下髋关节最大屈曲角度男性大于女性,治疗师在进行Lokomat步态康复训练时应根据患者的性别差异,调整髋膝关节角度和训练模式。随着步行速度的增加老年人髋膝关节屈曲角度增加,伸展角度减小,治疗师应根据步速的增减适当调节髋膝关节活动度,增强患者腿部运动与机器人外骨骼式机械腿的配合,提高患者的训练效果。     

Patellofemoral forces after total knee arthroplasty: effect of extensor moment arm

Total knee arthroplasty implant designs with larger extensor moment arms theoretically should generate lower extensor forces for the same externally applied loads. This study measured knee kinematics, quadriceps forces, and patellofemoral forces under conditions of dynamic knee extension under load in two knee designs with differing quadriceps moment arms. Six human cadaver knees were tested both before implantation and after sequential implantation with two posterior cruciate retaining designs. The extensor moment arm of the LMA (long extensor moment arm design, Scorpio, Howmedica Osteonics, Rutherford, NJ) was approximately 1 cm longer than that of the Control design (7000, Howmedica Osteonics). Quadriceps tension was measured during dynamic closed kinetic chain knee extension. Patellar compressive and shear forces were also recorded using a patellar component instrumented with a custom triaxial load transducer. Knee kinematics were monitored using a three-dimensional electromagnetic tracking device. Both designs produced similar patterns of femoral rollback and tibial rotation. Quadriceps tension was lower in the LMA design compared with the Control design. Patellofemoral compressive forces were also significantly reduced in the LMA design when compared with Control (8-18% lower at angles greater than 50 degrees flexion). The design with the longer extensor moment arm required less quadriceps force to extend the knee under load and reduced patellofemoral compressive forces. Reduced quadriceps forces may facilitate postoperative rehabilitation and activities such as stair climbing. Reduction in patellofemoral forces could reduce patellar complications such as anterior knee pain, component wear, and loosening.     

Effects of single-bundle and double-bundle ACL reconstruction on tibiofemoral compressive stresses and joint kinematics during simulated squatting

The purpose of this study was to compare tibiofemoral (TF) kinematics and TF compressive stresses between single bundle- (SB-) and double bundle-ACL reconstruction (DB-ACLR) during simulated squatting. Twelve matched pairs of fresh frozen cadaver knees were utilized. A simulated squat through 100° of knee flexion was performed in the ACL-intact joint. The ACL was transected and SB- and DB-ACLR procedures were performed in one knee of each pair. The squat was repeated. Knee kinematics were measured using a motion tracking system and the TF compressive forces were measured using thin film pressure sensors. The posterior shifts of the tibia for SB- and DB-ACLR knees were significantly greater than the ACL-intact condition for knee flexion angles 0° to 40° (p<.05). However, there was no difference between the SB- and DB-ACLR knees at any flexion angle (0° to 100°; p=.37). SB- and DB-ACLR knees had greater IE rotation than intact knees from 90° through 50° of flexion (p<.05), but not between 40° and full extension. There was no difference between SB- and DB-ACLR knees (p=.68). The TF compressive stresses of the DB-ACLR were significantly lower than intact for all angles except 10° (p=.06), whereas SB-ACLR knees did not differ from intact at flexion angles between 30° and 50° (p>.32). There were no significant differences between the two reconstruction conditions (p=.74). This study showed that there was no difference in the TF kinematics or compressive stresses between SB- and DB-ACLR, and only minor differences when compared to the intact state.     

Gait analysis of pre- and post-meniscectomy knee: a prospective study

Degenerative changes in the knee joint after meniscectomy are well known. Although likely to be due to changed biomechanics, there is no evidence in the literature to identify the underlying biomechanical alterations. The aim of this study was to analyse lower limb gait biomechanics before and after meniscectomy.

Ten patients who required partial medial meniscectomy for irreparable meniscal tear took part in motion analysis before surgery, then at 6 and 12 months post-operatively. A control group was also set up consisting of 10 healthy volunteers.

Joint kinematics did not show significant alterations between pre-operative and 6 month post-operative evaluations. However flexion increases at the hip, knee and ankle joint were observed in late swing and early stance phase 12 months after surgery. Hip and knee flexion–extension moments were affected with knee moment altered both before and after surgery. Before surgery and at 6 months after, the changes occurred mainly at the point of push off, while at 12 months they occurred during the swing phase. Hip flexion–extension moment had also changed 12 months after surgery.

When examining symmetry of gait patterns prior to surgery, there were differences between the flexion–extension moments of the healthy and of the injured knee at first impact and during late stance. After surgery, asymmetries were not more apparent at first impact, but in late stance phase a reduced knee extension moment in the injured limb was still present.

Before surgery, the joint kinematics were not greatly altered and changes were mainly due to pain. After partial meniscectomy, the pain disappeared and new joint responses were observed. These could be caused by the altered mechanics and/or through proprioceptive mechanisms.     

女性全身关节过度活动患者跳深着陆时膝关节应力分析

目的 分析全身关节过度活动(generalized joint hypermobility, GJH)女性患者与健康女性在跳深着陆中膝关节软骨、半月板von Mises应力分布差异。方法 采集女性GJH患者与女性健康受试者在跳深着陆缓冲阶段垂直地面反作用力(vertical ground reaction force, VGRF)峰值时刻的膝关节运动学与地面反作用力特征,通过逆动力学计算膝关节反作用力,并将膝关节沿股骨长轴方向的合力作为载荷;基于1名女性膝关节三维有限元模型,分别对2组受试者跳深着陆过程进行数值仿真,计算膝关节软骨与半月板von Mises应力及应力分布。结果 在跳深着陆VGRF峰值时刻,GJH组和对照组膝关节屈曲、外翻角度具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。相比于对照组,GJH组膝关节屈曲角度降低、外翻角度增加;在跳深着陆中,GJH组膝关节内部承受应力更大且胫股关节内、外侧室负重区应力分布不均衡,其股骨软骨外侧髁外侧、外侧胫骨软骨前部/中部外侧以及外侧半月板前角、体部外侧缘为应力集中部位。结论 女性GJH患者因膝关节活动范围增大、关节囊松弛,导致在跳跃类项目中膝关节...