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In this chapter the forces exerted on the knee in different conditions are first calculated. The articular surfaces transmitting the supported load will then be measured. When the load and the weight-bearing surfaces are known, the magnitude of the compressive stresses in the joint can be deduced. These calculations will be preceded by an introductory discussion of load and stress.
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Maquet, P.G.J. (1984). Mechanics of the Knee. In: Biomechanics of the Knee. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-61731-7_4
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