Effects of Joint Incongruity on Articular Pressure Distribution and Subchondral Bone Remodeling

Although there have been numerous qualitative reports on the physiological incongruity of human joints, its effects on load transmission and subchondral bone density have remained incompletely characterized. The objective of the present work is to review the existing literature and to quantitatively assess the effect of incongruity on load transmission and subchondral mineralisation.