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This article outlines concepts of mechanics used in orthopaedics. These concepts are then demonstrated (assuming only a basic understanding of physics) with relevance to the hip, knee, ankle and foot and used to explain some common conditions. Some equations are used in this article for completeness; they are not essential to understanding the core principles.

More information Original publication

DOI

10.1016/j.mpsur.2016.06.007

Type

Journal article

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

2016-08-25T00:00:00+00:00

Volume

34

Pages

427 - 435

Total pages

8

Keywords

mechanics, statics, hip, knee, Biomechanics