title: Finite element model of human ear reconstruction through micro-computer tomography.
abstract: CONCLUSIONS
  The validated finite element model of human middle ear can be used as a tool in hearing loss research.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To establish an accurate finite element model of the external ear canal and middle ear through micro-computer tomography and test its feasibility in the human.
  
  
  METHODS
  A fresh specimen of human temporal bone was scanned by micro-computer tomography. The finite element model was established based on the images, and then the simulation results were compared with published experimental data.
  
  
  RESULTS
  After a series of simulations were conducted, the simulated results were compatible with the published experimental data and this confirms the validation of the finite element model.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China.
authors.forename: Xilin
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Nie
authors.forename: Houguang
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Xinsheng
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.forename: Jun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.forename: Xiaofeng
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Xie
authors.forename: Wenjuan
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Yao
authors.forename: Zhushi
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: Maoli
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Duan
mesh_terms: D004431:Ear, External / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004432:Ear, Middle / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D020342:Finite Element Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D055114:X-Ray Microtomography