This article outlines concepts of mechanics used in orthopaedics. These concepts are then demonstrated (assuming only a basic understanding of physics) with relevance to the hip, knee, ankle and foot and used to explain some common conditions. Some equations are used in this article for completeness; they are not essential to understanding the core principles.

, , , ,
doi.org/10.1016/j.mpsur.2016.06.007, hdl.handle.net/1765/94200
Surgery (United Kingdom)
Erasmus MC: University Medical Center Rotterdam

Monk, A.P., Van Oldenrijk, J., Riley, N.D. (Nicholas D.), Gill, R.H.S. (Richie H.S.), & Murray, D.W. (2016). Biomechanics of the lower limb. Surgery (United Kingdom). doi:10.1016/j.mpsur.2016.06.007