HIP BIOMECHANICS

Pooya Hosseinzadeh, Ali Oliashirazi

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Abstract

The hip is likely the most heavily studied joint from a biomechanical perspective. Understanding hip biomechanics is important in evaluating and treating patients with hip pathology, planning hip reconstruction, and improving implant designs. For example, decreasing joint reaction forces and improving implant designs could decrease the risk of implant failure in total hip arthroplasty (THA). The most investigated areas in hip biomechanics include range of motion, kinematics, and joint reactive forces during standing and daily routine activities. Various methods are used for these studies. Kinematic studies are usually performed in the setting with gait analysis. Joint reaction forces could be measured with both in vivo and in vitro methods. In this chapter forces at the hip joint, their implications in clinical settings, and gait and functional adaptations in hip pathologies will be discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEssentials in Total Hip Arthroplasty
PublisherCRC Press
Pages13-18
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781040143438
ISBN (Print)9781556428708
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2024

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