A preliminary study: Finite element analysis of an artificial knee implant design

Abstract

In the past decades, there has been an increase in the prevalence of degenerative joint diseases. Artificial knee replacement has been shown to be effective and have predictable results in patients with arthritis. Following the implant replacement, the patients are able to resume their daily living. The preliminary design and analysis of artificial knee implant was conducted using Solidworks and Abaqus. The considerations include semi-constrained design and the recommended biocompatible materials for a knee prosthesis. The preliminary results from finite element analyses indicate that further work is required on the design and analysis aspects.

A Review of Use FEM Techniques in Modeling of Human Knee Joint

“…Bones -The joint consists of three main bones-the upper bone femur (thigh bone), lower bone tibia (shinbone) and patella (kneecap). Apart from that there is one more bone called fibula which makes a small joint with tibia [2,8]. Knee joint is a synovial joint which enclosed by ligament capsule.…”