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Table 1 Knee flexion angle and induced joint reaction forces are depicted for each gait position

From: Does simulated walking cause gapping of meniscal repairs?

Position

Description

Flexion (deg)

Joint reaction force (BW)

LR = Loading Response

Contralateral Toe-off

15

1.9 vertical 0.25 shear

MS = Mid stance

Ipsilateral Foot Flat

10

1.4 vertical 0.25 shear

TO = Toe Off

Contralateral heel strike

32

2.2 vertical 0.25 shear

  1. Body weight was 713 N (73 kg)
  2. Description of Terms: LR Loading Response at heel strike, MS Mid stance during ipsilateral foot flat position, TO The position of contralateral limb heel strike until the ipsilateral limb toe off position