Table 1
Biomechanical model of the patellofemoral joint
| Equation number | Equation |
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| 1 |  |
| 2 |  |
| 3 |  |
| 4 |  |
| 5 |  |
| 6 |  |
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CA, contact area in mm2; Fq, quadriceps force; JRFpf, joint reaction force; k, coefficient; Leff, effective lever arm; , Mk, knee extensor moment PFJS, patellofemoral joint stress; x, knee flexion angle.