Novel computational approaches characterizing knee physiotherapy. Issue 1 (1st January 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kim, Wangdo; Veloso, António P.; Araújo, Duarte; Kohles, Sean S.
• Is Part Of: Journal of computational design and engineering. Volume 1:Issue 1(2014)
• Page Start: 55
• Page End: 66
• Publication Date: 2014-01-01
• Subjects: Instantaneous axes of the knee (IAK) -- Cylindroidal coordinates -- Perception-action coupling manifold -- Gibson's theory of affordance -- Ball's screw theory -- Joachimsthal's equation; Engineering -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Computer-aided design -- Periodicals; Computer-aided design; Engineering -- Data processing; Electronic journals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 620.0042
• DOI: 10.7315/JCDE.2014.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2288-4300

Abstract

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.