Table 2 Total contact forces (CF) on tibial plateau calculated from FE analysis method and kinematic method
From: Finite element analysis of the valgus knee joint of an obese child
Ry1 (N) | Ry3 (N) | Total CF (N) | Ratio | Medial CF (N) | Lateral CF (N) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Valgus stance | 230.3 | 204.04 | 221.08 | 0.92 | 187.16 | 33.92 |
Valgus peak 1 | 496.89 ± 35.16 | 470.60 ± 34.98 | 484.06 ± 35.20 | 0.97 ± 0.01 | 78.73 ± 10.00 | 405.33 ± 25.87 |
Valgus peak 2 | 533.63 ± 4.91 | 505.66 ± 2.90 | 521.20 ± 7.34 | 0.97 ± 0.02 | 500.60 ± 4.34 | 20.60 ± 3.02 |
Control stance | 135.82 | 123.73 | 121.81 | 0.98 | 26.68 | 95.13 |
Control peak 1 | 264.50 ± 5.85 | 241.22 ± 4.28 | 243.54 ± 10.13 | 0.99 ± 0.02 | 68.83 ± 2.69 | 174.71 ± 7.44 |
Control peak 2 | 282.47 ± 11.69 | 254.63 ± 9.25 | 263.91 ± 12.12 | 0.97 ± 0.01 | 140.87 ± 6.40 | 123.04 ± 5.76 |