Gender Differences in the Patellar Tendon Moment Arm

Description

In this presentation by Oliver Dandridge, a comprehensive analysis of variations in the patellar tendon moment arm (PTMA) is provided, focusing on its implications for total knee arthroplasty. Dandridge begins by acknowledging the audience and highlights the importance of the PTMA as a mechanical advantage measure for the knee's extensor mechanism, despite challenges in its measurement due to factors such as tibiofemoral rotation axis definition. He discusses the complexities of accurately capturing the PTMA, particularly during positions of near full extension where traditional methodologies can yield significant measurement errors.

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