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Finite Element Prediction of Surface Strain and Failure Load at the Distal Radius Using Simplified Boundary Conditions
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Edwards, William Brent Troy, Karen L. |
| Copyright Year | 2010 |
| Abstract | INTRODUCTION In an effort to improve bone strength and prevent fracture at the distal radius, we have developed a mechanical loading intervention in which females cyclically load their forearm. To relate the applied stimulus with the bone adaptation response, an accurate characterization of the mechanical environment within the bone must be known. Finite element (FE) models have been an effective tool for both strain and fracture-risk assessment. An ideal model would simulate physiological loading scenarios with simplified boundary conditions, allowing for computationally efficient strain determination for numerous subjects. We are also interested in the ability of the FE method to predict fracture strength as a means to assess the effectiveness of our loading protocol. Here, we compared experimental surface strains and fracture loads with specimen-specific FE models for the purpose of validating our simplified boundary conditions and model generating algorithm. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://www.asbweb.org/conferences/2010/abstracts/195.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
