Current Orthopaedics
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 23-31, February 2006

(iv) Basic biomechanics of human joints: Hips, knees and the spine

  • T.D. Stewart

      Affiliations

    • Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, c/o School of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +4401133432133; fax: .+4401132424611
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  • R.M. Hall

      Affiliations

    • Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, c/o School of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
    • Academic Unit of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, The University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK

Summary 

The paper provides a basic introduction to the biomechanics of the hip, knee and spine with respect to the healthy joint and following joint replacement. The content is aimed specifically at persons with a medical background to introduce them to the concepts of forces and moments in application to the human body.

Keywords: Biomechanics, Hip, Knee, Spine

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PII: S0268-0890(05)00220-3

doi:10.1016/j.cuor.2005.12.004

Refers to erratum:

  • Erratum to “Basic biomechanics of human joints: Hips, knees and the spine” [Current Orthopaedics (2006) 20, 23–31]

    T.D. Stewart, R.M. Hall
    Orthopaedics and Trauma April 2010 (Vol. 24, Issue 2, Page 170)

Current Orthopaedics
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 23-31, February 2006

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