title: Finite-element analysis in cartilage biomechanics.
abstract: Articular cartilage is a complex composite material in engineering terms. It is inhomogeneous, anisotropic and demonstrates a time-dependent nonlinear relationship between stress and strain. This paper reviews the application of the finite-element method to the loading of articular cartilage, and highlights the potential of this numerical technique in the investigation of osteoarthritis.
authors.affiliation: School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath, Claverton Down, UK.
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Clift
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000502:physiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008432:Mathematical Computing; D008954:Models, Biological; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000503:physiopathology