title: I.5. Biomechanics of implants.
abstract: For simple constructions a mechanical analysis to determine internal stresses and deformation is possible using theoretical formulas. However, for complex constructions, like joint prostheses, this is not possible. Numerical simulation of internal stresses and deformations offers a solution for these constructions. The so-called Finite Element Analysis divides the complex structure in simple ones (elements), applies the mechanical formulas and adds the effect on each element to predict the behaviour of the complex construction.
authors.affiliation: IVAX Pharmaceuticals, Waterford Industrial Estate, Waterford, Ireland.
authors.forename: Jan G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Hazenberg
authors.forename: Johannes
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Schmid
authors.forename: T Clive
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Gijsbertus J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Verkerke
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001698:Biomedical Engineering; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design