A Computational Investigation of Microstructural Damage of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Under High Loading of the Knee Joint

• Published in: Journal of biomechanical engineering Vol. 145; no. 1
• Main Authors: Knapp, Alexander, Williams, Lakiesha N
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.01.2023
• Subjects: Anterior Cruciate Ligament; Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; Biomechanical Phenomena; Humans; Knee; Knee Injuries; Knee Joint

The anterior cruciate ligament plays a major role in maintaining the stability of the knee joint and is susceptible to injury under strenuous activity. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries can lead to joint instability and complications such as osteoarthritis. Despite this, there is a lack of m...