A three-dimensional finite analysis of adaptive remodelling in the proximal femur.
A finite element analysis of adaptive bone remodelling in the proximal femur is presented. The use of a three-dimensional model permits a realistic representation of femur geometry, and also allows the possibility of examining the effects of fully three-dimensional loading situations. The long-term pattern of remodelling shows a realistic evolution of density distribution, with a tendency towards a steady state, though the simplified load cases used to model gait are not sufficient to predict the formation of the cortical shell.
Stülpner
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Centre for Research in Computational and Applied Mechanics, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Reddy
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BD
Starke
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Spirakis
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D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D016723:Bone Remodeling / Q000502:physiology*; D005269:Femur / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological