Vincenzo Filardi1. 1. C.A.R.E.C.I., University of Messina, Messina 98100, Italy.
Abstract
AIMS: The aim of this study was to assess how the stress shielding can influence the integrity and resistance of bones. METHODS: With this purpose a complete FE model of the human leg was realised. A load of 700 N has been applied at the top of pelvis and the feet, at the tip, was rigidly fixed. RESULTS: Obtained results reveal interesting consequences deriving by taking into account the complete bony chain. CONCLUSION: A comparison among the literature data and our models can furnish a complete vision of the global spreading of the forces along the various bony components.
AIMS: The aim of this study was to assess how the stress shielding can influence the integrity and resistance of bones. METHODS: With this purpose a complete FE model of the human leg was realised. A load of 700 N has been applied at the top of pelvis and the feet, at the tip, was rigidly fixed. RESULTS: Obtained results reveal interesting consequences deriving by taking into account the complete bony chain. CONCLUSION: A comparison among the literature data and our models can furnish a complete vision of the global spreading of the forces along the various bony components.
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Keywords:
Knee; Nonlinear analysis; Stress on femur; Tibia