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Effect of ACL rupture on knee biomechanics: in vivo measurements and finite element analyses

2007
Student Projects

Abstract

Ce projet met en commun les connaissances de deux laboratoires de l'Institut de Biomécanique Translationnelle (IBME) : la mesure de la cinétique et de la cinématique du genou (LMAM), ainsi que l'analyse biomécanique de l'articulation en éléments finis (LBO). Dans une première étape, une plateforme de force sera combinée avec des systèmes de capture du mouvement afin de mesurer si- multanément les forces et rotations tridimensionnels du fémur et du tibia pendant la marche. Pour la suite, un modèle en éléments finis du genou sera adapté pour reproduire le mouvement mesuré, afin de calculer les efforts intra- articulaires. Finalement, une étude clinique sera réalisée avec des patients présentant des pathologies ligamentaires du genou.

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2007
Student Projects

Abstract

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https://infoscience.epfl.ch/entities/publication/ff03ff9e-be83-4a0a-8c8d-2d3786d5524d

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Anterior cruciate ligament

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of a pair of cruciate ligaments (the other being the posterior cruciate ligament) in the human knee. The two ligaments are also called "cruciform" ligaments, as they are arranged in a crossed formation. In the quadruped stifle joint (analogous to the knee), based on its anatomical position, it is also referred to as the cranial cruciate ligament. The term cruciate translates to cross. This name is fitting because the ACL crosses the posterior cruciate ligament to form an “X”.

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL reconstruction) is a surgical tissue graft replacement of the anterior cruciate ligament, located in the knee, to restore its function after an injury. The torn ligament can either be removed from the knee (most common), or preserved (where the graft is passed inside the preserved ruptured native ligament) before reconstruction through an arthroscopic procedure. ACL repair is also a surgical option. This involves repairing the ACL by re-attaching it, instead of performing a reconstruction.

Vastus medialis

The vastus medialis (vastus internus or teardrop muscle) is an extensor muscle located medially in the thigh that extends the knee. The vastus medialis is part of the quadriceps muscle group. The vastus medialis is a muscle present in the anterior compartment of thigh, and is one of the four muscles that make up the quadriceps muscle. The others are the vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius and rectus femoris. It is the most medial of the "vastus" group of muscles.