title: Theoretical solutions for internal bone remodeling of diaphyseal shafts using adaptive elasticity theory.
abstract: In this paper we considered the problem of internal bone remodeling induced by casting a broken femur. It is shown that, after the removal of the plastercast, the healing bone is either becoming more porous and less stiff or it is osteoporotic. The result is theoretical, based on a theory of internal bone remodeling proposed by Hegedus and Cowin (Journal of Elasticity 6, 1976, 337-352).
authors.affiliation: Department of Mathematics, University of Ioannina, Greece.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Tsili
mesh_terms: D000222:Adaptation, Physiological / Q000502:physiology*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D016723:Bone Remodeling / Q000502:physiology*; D002370:Casts, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects; D018483:Diaphyses / Q000502:physiology*; D004548:Elasticity; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005269:Femur / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000209:etiology