Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2002):

Computer simulation of the human leg subjected to impact loading.

Full Abstract

One of the most important tasks in clinical practice is to determine accurately the forces and displacements of the various anatomical structural components of the human leg, especially when subjected to impact loading. This paper therefore develops a computer simulation which describes the biodynamic response of the human lower extremity for realistic activities such as kicking by foot etc. Firstly, the paper derives the nonlinear equations of motion and nonlinear constraint equation governing the sagittal plane response of the human leg subjected to impact loading. The equations are then solved using numerical techniques and the results are presented. Special attention is given to the ligament, contact and muscle group forces, the location of contact points, anterior-posterior displacements and the motion trajectories of the femur and the tibia.

Author information

Author/s: Xishi, Wang (W); Turgut, T S (TS); Nuri, A (A);

Affiliation: Department of Mathematics and Physics, Qing Dao Institute of Architecture and Engineering, Qing Dao, People's Republic of China. wang_xishi(-atsign-)hotmail.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Validation Studies

Journal: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of engineering in medicine (Proc Inst Mech Eng H), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2003-; vol 217 (issue 6) : pp 491-501

Dates: Created 2004/01/01; Completed 2004/03/05; Revised 2009/06/08;

PMID: 14702986, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 6/8/2009, IMS Date: )

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Computer Simulation Hip Joint - physiology Humans Knee Joint - physiology Leg - physiology Ligaments, Articular - physiology Models, Biological

Models, Biological Movement - physiology Muscle Contraction - physiology Muscle, Skeletal - physiology Stress, Mechanical Torque Weight-Bearing - physiology

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