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Simulation of the Physiological Contact Pressure Distribution in the Human Hip Joint
Author(s) -
Lutz André,
Fietz Kristin,
Nackenhorst Udo
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
pamm
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1617-7061
DOI - 10.1002/pamm.200910049
Subject(s) - finite element method , acetabulum , joint (building) , femur , contact area , distribution (mathematics) , geology , structural engineering , materials science , engineering , anatomy , mathematics , medicine , composite material , mathematical analysis , paleontology
Abstract In this contribution a finite element analysis of the proximal femur and the acetabulum regarding the physiological contact pressure distribution is presented. Using a detailed 3D finite element model obtained from CT data, the contact pressure in the human hip will be analysed and a summary with respect to different movement situations will be shown. (© 2009 Wiley‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)