Knee joint simulator: an anatomical reconstruction of the joint surfaces and of the ligamentous structures of the knee joint for teaching purposes.

Wirz, P; Jakob, R P · Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc · 1999

biomechanical · Level V

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Abstract

A knee joint simulator with anatomical reconstruction of the joint surfaces and of the ligamentous structures was built for teaching purposes. With this simulator it is possible to demonstrate the anatomy, physiology and kinematics of knee ligaments, to teach and learn how to conduct ligamentous instability tests and to demonstrate the effect of knee ligament reconstructive surgery.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy