A convenient approach for finite-element-analyses of orthopaedic implants in bone contact: Modeling and experimental validation

Numerical simulation of mechanically stimulated bone remodelling

“…Correlations between HU and Young's modulus or bone mineral density and Young's modulus can be found in the literature [6]. The relationship between HU and bone mineral density can be determined through a bone mineral density phantom, which should be CT-scanned together with the interesting bone structure [4]. In contrast, the application of the boundary conditions (forces, pressures, and displacements) in biomechanical FEA is mostly based on assumptions.…”

“…Subsequently the model is covered with a grid, which is required to generate the NURBS surface. The model is transferred to the pre-processor via an IGES interface [4].…”

External fixator configurations in tibia fractures: 1D optimization and 3D analysis comparison

“…With regard to the growing potential of finite-element-analysis (FEA) in the field of orthopedic biomechanics [16][17][18], this study aims to contribute for the development of this kind of tools. Using a commercial model of an AO external fixator in the uniplanar-unilateral configuration and a side beam, the optimum position of the fixator mechanical components are obtained for the case of transverse fractures of the tibial diaphysis.…”

Multiscale stress analysis of trabecular bone around acetabular cup implant by finite element mesh superposition method

“…Finite element analyses (FEA) have contributed to understand biomechanical phenomena occurring in-vivo as well as to improve implant design (Witzel, et al, 2008, Kluess, et al, 2009). The load transfer from metal implant to bone is an important issue in biomechanics (Mueller, et al, 2009).…”