: Detailed analysis of the cruciate ligaments (ACL/PCL), their mechanical role, and rotational stability. It includes dynamic tests for ligament ruptures and explains the "automatic rotation" of the knee.
A.I. Kapandji’s "Fisiología Articular - Volume 2: El Miembro Inferior" provides a comprehensive biomechanical analysis of the hip, knee, ankle, and foot through detailed diagrams, covering joint stability, muscle function, and kinematics. Recent editions, such as the 6th or 7th, include updated material on gait, nerve tables, and specialized mechanics, including the plantar vault and Achilles tendon elasticity. Purchase or review the 7th edition of the text at fisiologia articular - kapandji - volume 2 pdf