Improved quadriceps' mechanical advantage in single radius TKRs is not due to an increased patellar tendon moment arm.

Single femoral radius TKRs have been reported to improve quadriceps' mechanical advantage, leading to enhanced patient function. An increased patellar tendon moment arm (PTMA) has been cited as the main feature leading to improved quadriceps' mechanical advantage. However, these designs of...

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Main Authors: Ward, T, Pandit, H, Hollinghurst, D, Moolgavkar, P, Zavatsky, A, Gill, H, Thomas, N, Murray, D
Formato: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicado em: 2012