It is often important to include prestress in computational models of biological tissues. The
prestress can represent residual stresses (stresses that exist after the tissue is excised from …

METHODS Therefore, a non-linear contact finite element model was developed to
systematically evaluate the relationship between ACL graft size and knee joint …

Quantifying the mechanical environment at the knee is crucial for developing successful
rehabilitation and surgical protocols. Computational models have been developed to …

The finite element (FE) method has been widely used to investigate knee biomechanics.
Time integration algorithms for dynamic problems in finite element analysis can be classified …

Objective: Biomechanical modeling is an important tool in that it can provide estimates of
forces that cannot easily be measured (eg, soft tissue loads). The goal of this study was to …

We present a three dimensional finite element analysis of stress distribution and menisci
deformation in the human knee joint. The study is based on the Open Knee model with the …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a finite element (FE) model
of the patellofemoral (PF) joint to characterize patellofemoral instability, and to highlight the …

Muscular contraction plays a pivotal role in the mechanical environment of bone, but
controlled muscular contractions are rarely used to study the response of bone to …

Dynamic, in vivo evaluations of knee mechanics are important for understanding knee injury
and repair, and developing successful treatments. Computational models have been used …

Femoral anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft malposition may lead to clinical instability and
graft failure. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of ACL graft placement on …