Biomechanics of Knee Flashcards
Type of Joint
Modified hinge Synovial
2 degrees of freedom
joint articulations of knee joint
femorotibial
Pallelofemoral
How is the femur aligned?
oblique angle inferiorly and medially from proximal to distal
Angle b/w lateral aspect of femur and tibia is approximately
170-175
Due to the size and shape of evenly distributed b/w the medial and lateral surfaces of knee joint
Genu Valgus Knock knees
Decreased angle at lateral aspect
Less than 170
Genu Varus bow leg
Increased angle at the lateral aspect of the knee
greater than 180
Excessive genu valgum can increase load on which aspect
Lateral
Excessive genu varus can increase load on which aspect
medial
How can it affect pateloofemoral alingment
As patella sits in the midline of longitudinal axis of rotation of the lower limb
Q angle meaning
oblique angle of femur when quads pulls patella superiorly and small degree laterally
How is q angle determined
line running from central patella to ASIS
line intersecting the tibial tuberosity and middle patella
Average Q angle
13-15
factors that influence q angle therefore patella position
sex, females 3-4 increase due to wider pelvis
Excessive genu valgum
tibial torsion
Foot mechanics
Knee Flexion how many degrees
140
Extension
5-10