Tensile and compressive properties of cancellous bone.
The relationship between the mechanical properties of trabecular bone in tension and compression was investigated by non-destructive testing of the same specimens in tension and compression, followed by random allocation to a destructive test in either tension or compression. There was no difference between Young's modulus in tension and compression, and there was a strong positive correlation between the values (R = 0.97). Strength, ultimate strain and work to failure was significantly higher in tensile testing than in compressive testing.
Røhl
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Biomechanics Laboratory, Orthopaedic Hospital, University of Aarhus, Denmark.
Larsen
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Linde
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Odgaard
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A
Jørgensen
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J
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D015519:Bone Density / Q000502:physiology; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000502:physiology*; D004548:Elasticity; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013718:Tensile Strength; D013977:Tibia