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Predicting patellar kinematics and contact forces after TKA: a simulation study on quadriceps malalignment.

Florian Michaud1, Ánxela Pérez Costa2, Daniel Dopico2

  • 1Laboratory of Mechanical Engineering, CITENI, Campus Industrial de Ferrol, Universidade da Coruña, Ferrol, 15403, Spain. florian.michaud@udc.es.

Arthroplasty (London, England)
|July 8, 2026
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Subject-specific modeling of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) reveals quadriceps malalignment significantly impacts patellar instability. This computational framework offers efficient, personalized assessment for improved surgical planning and outcomes in TKA patients.

Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Computational modeling
  • Orthopedic surgery

Background:

  • Patellofemoral complications are a common cause of dissatisfaction after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
  • Abnormal patellar tracking, often due to preoperative quadriceps malalignment, can lead to pain and instability.
  • Subject-specific assessment tools are crucial for optimizing TKA surgical planning and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a subject-specific multibody dynamics (MBD) framework for simulating patellofemoral mechanics after TKA.
  • To evaluate the impact of component positioning on patellar tracking and contact forces in a patient with quadriceps malalignment.
  • To assess the computational efficiency and predictive accuracy of the MBD framework.

Main Methods:

  • A subject-specific MBD framework was created to simulate TKA patellofemoral mechanics.
Keywords:
ArthroplastyComputer simulationContact forcesExtensor mechanismMultibody dynamicsPatella instabilityPatellar trackingTotal knee replacement

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  • A representative patient with significant quadriceps malalignment was modeled for detailed analysis.
  • The influence of femoral and tibial component alignment (rotation, varus/valgus) was systematically investigated.
  • Numerical predictions were validated against experimental data from a sensorized 3D-printed knee rig.

    • Main Results:

    • Quadriceps malalignment was identified as the primary driver of patellar instability, causing increased lateralization and contact forces.
    • Valgus alignment and internal rotation of components exacerbated lateral patellar shift and increased contact forces.
    • Varus alignment and external rotation showed potential for moderate reductions in contact forces and improved patellar alignment.
    • The simulation demonstrated strong agreement with experimental measurements, with an average computation time of 48 seconds.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed computational framework allows for rapid, subject-specific evaluation of patellofemoral mechanics in TKA.
    • The model incorporates individual patient anatomy and alignment for personalized surgical planning.
    • This efficient and predictive tool has potential for intraoperative assessment and surgical optimization in TKA.