What can finite element analysis tell us?

Finite element method in equine orthopedics

“…There are a large number of publications that have dedicated themselves to determining these properties in the most diverse types of biological tissues. Currently available imaging methods, such as computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging, provide an assessment of bone architecture, which allows precise reconstruction of its geometries [12,13]. These imaging methods provide not only the external contours, but also the internal geometry of the anatomical structures.…”

“…After completing these steps, the inite element model is ready to be used to simulate loading conditions, through the application of desired load conditions and limits. The result is graphical representations of the stress distributions over the region of interest, which provides researchers with a deeper view of the biomechanical behavior of materials (bones, tissues, implants), which allows better projection of strategies for the prevention and treatment of orthopedic injuries [13].…”

Equine Veterinary Journal: Recent and future directions

“…Some editorials are specifically linked to articles appearing in the same issue, with the goal of setting the research in broader context. A fascinating summary of knowledge of neonatal consciousness accompanied a research study reporting a possible pathogenic mechanism for prostaglandins in neonatal maladjustment syndrome , while new and complex approaches, such as finite element analysis , require additional explanation for readers who are unfamiliar with this methodology when applied to problems in equine orthopaedics .…”