Fixation techniques and stem dimensions in hinged total knee arthroplasty: a finite element study

BF El-Zayat, TJ Heyse, N Fanciullacci, L Labey… - Archives of orthopaedic …, 2016 - Springer
Introduction No evidence-based guidelines are available to determine the appropriate stem
length, and whether or not to cement stems in revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) …

Design of new generation femoral prostheses using functionally graded materials: a finite element analysis

AA Oshkour, NA Abu Osman, YH Yau… - Proceedings of the …, 2013 - journals.sagepub.com
This study aimed to develop a three-dimensional finite element model of a functionally
graded femoral prosthesis. The model consisted of a femoral prosthesis created from …

The effects of different femoral component materials on bone and implant response in total knee arthroplasty: a finite element analysis

A Galas, L Banci, B Innocenti - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Due to the high stiffness of the biomaterials used in total knee arthroplasty, stress shielding
can lead to decreased periprosthetic bone mineral density and bone resorption. As different …

Analysis of biomechanical differences between condylar constrained knee and rotating hinged implants: a numerical study

L Andreani, S Pianigiani, E Bori, M Lisanti… - The Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Different levels of constraint for total knee arthroplasty can be considered for
revision surgeries. While prior studies have assessed the clinical impact and patient …

Finite element analysis on longitudinal and radial functionally graded femoral prosthesis

AA Oshkour, NA Abu Osman… - … journal for numerical …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
This study focused on developing a 3D finite element model of functionally graded femoral
prostheses to decrease stress shielding and to improve total hip replacement performance …

Biomechanical evaluation of different offset versions of a cementless hip prosthesis by 3-dimensional measurement of micromotions

A Fottner, CV Peter, F Schmidutz, L Wanke-Jellinek… - Clinical …, 2011 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Cementless hip prostheses with different offsets are frequently used to
restore the rotation center of the hip. However, a rising offset is theoretically associated with …

In vitro testing of the deformation pattern and initial stability of a cementless stem coupled to an experimental femoral head, with increased offset and altered femoral …

TS Wik, C Enoksen, J Klaksvik… - Proceedings of the …, 2011 - journals.sagepub.com
The ability to vary femoral offset and neck angles in total hip arthroplasty increases the
amount of flexibility in the mechanical reconstruction of the hip joint. The present study …

Finite element analysis of femoral prosthesis using Ti-6Al-4 V alloy and TiNbZrTaFe high entropy alloy

P Kumar, NK Jain - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper focuses on the design and simulation of the hip joint prosthesis to validate the
feasibility with Ti-6Al-4 V and TiNbZrTaFe high entropy alloy. The main precondition for the …

Range of motion in a modular femoral stem system with a variety of neck options

S Hariri, S Chun, JB Cowan, C Bragdon… - The Journal of …, 2013 - Elsevier
Modular femoral stem systems decouple leg length, offset, and version. The hip ROM and
type of impingement for 162 femoral head/neck combinations were measured at four …

Patterns of stress distribution at the proximal femur after implantation of a modular neck prosthesis. A biomechanical study

AN Politis, GK Siogkas, ID Gelalis, TA Xenakis - Clinical Biomechanics, 2013 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Modular total hip arthroplasty incorporating a double taper design is an
evolution offering potential advantages compared to single head–neck taper or monolithic …