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ArticleBiomedical engineering online2024

Modeling of the native knee with kinematic data derived from experiments using the VIVO™ joint simulator: a feasibility study.

Paul Henke, Johanna Meier, Leo Ruehrmund, Saskia A Brendle, Sven Krueger, Thomas M Grupp, Christoph Lutter, Christoph Woernle, Rainer Bader, Maeruan Kebbach

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  1. A scoping review and guide for in vitro healthy human knee joint laxity.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026
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Paul Henke *Department of Orthopaedics, Rostock University Medical Center, Doberaner Straße 142, 18057, Rostock, Germany. paul.henke@med.uni-rostock.de.
Johanna Meier *Department of Orthopaedics, Rostock University Medical Center, Doberaner Straße 142, 18057, Rostock, Germany. johanna_meier@outlook.de.
Leo RuehrmundDepartment of Orthopaedics, Rostock University Medical Center, Doberaner Straße 142, 18057, Rostock, Germany.
Saskia A BrendleResearch and Development, Aesculap AG, Am Aesculap-Platz, 8532, Tuttlingen, Germany.
Sven KruegerResearch and Development, Aesculap AG, Am Aesculap-Platz, 8532, Tuttlingen, Germany.
Thomas M GruppResearch and Development, Aesculap AG, Am Aesculap-Platz, 8532, Tuttlingen, Germany.
Christoph LutterDepartment of Orthopaedics, Rostock University Medical Center, Doberaner Straße 142, 18057, Rostock, Germany.
Christoph WoernleChair of Technical Mechanics, University of Rostock, Justus-Von-Liebig-Weg 6, 18059, Rostock, Germany.
Rainer BaderDepartment of Orthopaedics, Rostock University Medical Center, Doberaner Straße 142, 18057, Rostock, Germany.
Maeruan KebbachDepartment of Orthopaedics, Rostock University Medical Center, Doberaner Straße 142, 18057, Rostock, Germany.

Funding

German Research Foundation DFG INST 2268/17-1 FUGG
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDespite advances in total knee arthroplasty, many patients are still unsatisfied with the functional outcome. Multibody simulations enable a more efficient exploration of independent variables compared to experimental studies. However, to what extent numerical models can fully reproduce knee joint kinematics is still unclear. Hence, models must be validated with different test scenarios before being applied to biomechanical questions.

methodsIn our feasibility study, we analyzed a human knee specimen on a six degree of freedom joint simulator, applying a passive flexion and different laxity tests with sequential states of ligament resection while recording the joint kinematics. Simultaneously, we generated a subject-specific multibody model of the native tibiofemoral joint considering ligaments and contact between articulating cartilage surfaces.

resultsOur experimental data on the sequential states of ligament resection aligned well with the literature. The model-based knee joint kinematics during passive flexion showed good agreement with the experiment, with root-mean-square errors of less than 1.61 mm for translations and 2.1° for knee joint rotations. During laxity tests, the experiment measured up to 8 mm of anteroposterior laxity, while the numerical model allowed less than 3 mm.

conclusionAlthough the multibody model showed good agreement to the experimental kinematics during passive flexion, the validation showed that ligament parameters used in this feasibility study are too stiff to replicate experimental laxity tests correctly. Hence, more precise subject-specific ligament parameters have to be identified in the future through model optimization.

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Feasibility StudiesKnee JointBiomechanical PhenomenaComputer SimulationHumansLigamentsMaleMechanical PhenomenaModels, BiologicalRange of Motion, ArticularCadaveric testingHuman knee jointJoint simulatorLigament resectionMusculoskeletal modeling

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PMCPMC11342559

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