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Knee Joint

Knee Joint

The knee joint is the most complicated joint in the body. It consists of three articulations– two tibiofemoral and one patellofemoral. As is characteristic of synovial joints, the knee joint has a thin articular capsule that partially surrounds this joint cavity. Additionally, several ligaments, muscles, and cartilaginous structures support the movement of the knee.
A total of seven ligaments support the knee joint. The patellar ligament, which is also attached to the quadriceps femoris...

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Risk Factors for Knee Injury in Golf: A Systematic Review.

Matthew L Baker^1,2, Devakar R Epari², Silvio Lorenzetti¹

¹Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zürich, Leopold-Ruzicka-Weg 4, 8093, Zurich, Switzerland.

Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)

|September 9, 2017

Summary

Golf carries a 3-18% knee injury risk, particularly for older players. The lead knee experiences high stress and rotation during swings, posing risks for natural knees and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients.

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Orthopedics

Background:

Golf is perceived as low-risk for knee injury, often permitted after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
Existing kinematic and kinetic studies lack consensus on golf swing knee loads and injury risks.

Purpose of the Study:

Determine the prevalence of knee injuries in golf.
Identify biomechanical risk factors for knee injury during the golf swing.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature search on knee injury rates, kinematics, loading, and muscle activity in golf.
Analysis of internal knee loading conditions and motion from address to follow-through.

Main Results:

Knee injury prevalence ranges from 3-18% in golfers; older players face higher risk.
The lead knee undergoes rapid extension and significant tibial rotation, potentially stressing natural knees and TKAs.
Reported lead knee compressive loads vary widely (100-440% bodyweight), independent of the club used.

Conclusions:

Lack of consensus exists on knee loading and injury risks during the golf swing.
The lead knee experiences greater stress and more demanding movements than the trail knee.
Return-to-golf recommendations post-injury or surgery should consider the affected knee's laterality.