Open AccessDevelopment of Subject-Specific Proximal Femur Finite Element Models Of Older Adults with Obesity to Evaluate the Effects of Weight Loss on Bone Strength
Author(s) -
Schoell Sl,
Weaver Aa,
Beavers Dp,
Leon Lenchik,
Marsh Ap,
Rejeski Wj,
Stitzel Jd,
Beavers Km
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of osteoporosis and physical activity
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2329-9509
DOI - 10.4172/2329-9509.1000213
Subject(s) - medicine , weight loss , femur , overweight , femoral neck , quantitative computed tomography , bone density , bone mineral , obesity , orthodontics , osteoporosis , surgery
Recommendation of intentional weight loss in older adults remains controversial, due in part to the loss of bone mineral density (BMD) known to accompany weight loss. While finite element (FE) models have been used to assess bone strength, these methods have not been used to study the effects of weight loss. The purpose of this study is to develop subject-specific FE models of the proximal femur and study the effect of intentional weight loss on bone strength.