Closed-packed versus Open-packed for Joints of LE

Joint

Closed-Packed Position

Open-Packed Position

Hip

Full extension, slight abduction, and internal rotation

10-30 degrees of flexion and abduction, 0-5 degrees of external rotation

Tibiofemoral

Full extension with lateral rotation of the tibia

25-30 degrees of flexion

Patellofemoral

Full flexion

Full extension

Talocrural

Max dorsiflexion

10 degrees of plantarflexion and slight inversion

Subtalar

Max dorsiflexion and inversion/supination

10 degrees of plantarflexion

Transverse Tarsal

Supination/inversion

Pronation/eversion

Tarsometatarsal

Supination/inversion

Semi-pronation