Quadriceps force direction affects patellofemoral kinematics without impacting tibiofemoral stability: a cadaveric study
This study provides essential insights into the biomechanical interplay between quadriceps alignment and patellofemoral kinematics. These findings may inform surgical strategies for optimizing patellar tracking. Level of evidence In vitro biomechanical tests.
Authors
- Emanuele Diquattro
- Vera Maioli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1328-915X)
- Michele Conconi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2392-2684)
- Francesco Traina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0196-101X)
- Nicola Sancisi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3005-6489)
- Luca Cristofolini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7473-6868)
Institutions
- Orthopedic Institute (US)
- University of Bologna (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Knee Surgery and Related Research
- Published
- 2025-08-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s43019-025-00286-1
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35