The Use of a Permutation Approach in the Solution of Joint Biomechanics: The Knee
- 1 January 1981
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Engineering in Medicine
- Vol. 10 (1), 39-43
- https://doi.org/10.1243/emed_jour_1981_010_011_02
Abstract
The internal equilibrium of human joints has been dealt with by many investigators, either as a means for better understanding and treating joint diseases or as a basis for prosthetic design. In all cases there is less information than needed for an accurate solution, and the investigators have to use simplifying geometry and restricting assumptions. In this work a permutation method was used, which takes advantage of big computer facilities in order to reduce the number of assumptions needed. The method was used for the case of the knee joint. The results were compared to those available using a regular method, showing the permutation one to be superior.Keywords
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