A Dynamic Model of Hip Joint Biomechanics: The Contribution of Soft Tissues

Figure 4

Compression band effect of the ITB. As a “tension band” lateral to the femur, the ITB neutralizes tensile loads and creates compression loading along the lateral aspect of the femur during unilateral stance phase of gait. This explains the presence and distribution of cortical bone in the lateral femur and is consistent with Wolff’s Law.