Experimental strain analysis on the entire bony leg compared with FE analysis.
The present study addresses the question of evaluating, by combining both experimental and numerical approaches, the stress/strain distribution within a complete model of the entire lower bony chain. With this purpose an experimental model and a complete 3D finite element one were realised. A load of 700 N has been applied at the top of pelvis and the feet were rigidly fixed. Obtained results reveal interesting consequences deriving by taking into account the complete bony chain; it is possible to get information on load sharing between bones, location of high strain concentrations, and bone relative motion.
CARECI, University of Messina, Via Consolato del mare 41, 98100 Messina, Italy.
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I.R.C.C.S. - Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo - Str.da St. 113, C.da Casazza, 113 - 98100 Messina, Italy - Dip. Scienze biomediche, odontoiatriche e delle immagini morfologiche e funzionali, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy.
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CAD; FE analysis; Femur; Knee ligaments; Tibia