Calculation of Loads Transmitted at the Anatomical Joints

At present there exists no practical method to directly measure the loads acting on the structures associated with in-vivo anatomical joints. These loads must be estimated from a knowledge of the resultant intersegmental loading at the joint. With the resultant loading at the joint known, a mathematical model of the joint system can be devised in an attempt to predict the loads acting on the associated muscles, ligaments, and joint surfaces.