title: Dynamic analysis of a simplified bone model during the process of fracture healing.
abstract: The dynamic analysis of fracture healing is tackled numerically by means of a bone model which uses the finite element method. The model is of non-uniform cross-sectional area and moment of inertia. Shear and rotatory inertia are taken into account. Considerable variation of the upper natural frequencies is observed as the healing process progresses. The practical implications, as well as present limitations, of the technique are examined.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Applied Mechanics, 8111-Puerto Belgrano Naval Base, Argentina.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Laura
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Rossi
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Maurizi
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000502:physiology*; D004548:Elasticity; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D012399:Rotation; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014457:Ulna / Q000502:physiology; D014732:Vibration; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology