Mathematical relationships between bone density and mechanical properties: a literature review
BACKGROUND: In many published studies, elastic properties of bone are correlated to the
bone density, in order to derive an empirical elasticity–density relationship. The most …
bone density, in order to derive an empirical elasticity–density relationship. The most …
Quantitative Computed Tomography (QCT) derived Bone Mineral Density (BMD) in finite element studies: a review of the literature
NK Knowles, JM Reeves, LM Ferreira - Journal of experimental …, 2016 - Springer
Background Finite element modeling of human bone provides a powerful tool to evaluate a
wide variety of outcomes in a highly repeatable and parametric manner. These models are …
wide variety of outcomes in a highly repeatable and parametric manner. These models are …
An accurate estimation of bone density improves the accuracy of subject-specific finite element models
An experimental–numerical study was performed to investigate the relationships between
computed tomography (CT)-density and ash density, and between ash density and apparent …
computed tomography (CT)-density and ash density, and between ash density and apparent …
Subject-specific finite element models can accurately predict strain levels in long bones
The prediction of the stress-state and fracture risk induced in bones by various loading
conditions in individual patients using subject-specific finite element models still represents …
conditions in individual patients using subject-specific finite element models still represents …
The material mapping strategy influences the accuracy of CT-based finite element models of bones: an evaluation against experimental measurements
Aim of the present study was to evaluate the influence on the global model's accuracy of the
strategy adopted to define the average element Young's modulus in subject-specific finite …
strategy adopted to define the average element Young's modulus in subject-specific finite …
Comparison of isotropic and orthotropic material property assignments on femoral finite element models under two loading conditions
L Peng, J Bai, X Zeng, Y Zhou - Medical engineering & physics, 2006 - Elsevier
CT data has been widely used in the finite element modeling of bone. It can provide useful
information on the geometrical topology and material properties of bone. Based on CT data …
information on the geometrical topology and material properties of bone. Based on CT data …
Subject-specific finite element models of long bones: an in vitro evaluation of the overall accuracy
The determination of the mechanical stresses induced in human bones is of great
importance in both research and clinical practice. Since the stresses in bones cannot be …
importance in both research and clinical practice. Since the stresses in bones cannot be …
Prediction of fracture callus mechanical properties using micro-CT images and voxel-based finite element analysis
Assessment of fracture healing is a common problem in orthopaedic practice and research.
To determine the effectiveness of certain treatments, drugs, mechanical loads, or …
To determine the effectiveness of certain treatments, drugs, mechanical loads, or …
Reliable simulations of the human proximal femur by high-order finite element analysis validated by experimental observations
Z Yosibash, N Trabelsi, C Milgrom - Journal of biomechanics, 2007 - Elsevier
Background: The mechanical response of patient-specific bone to various load conditions is
of major clinical importance in orthopedics. Herein we enhance the methods presented in …
of major clinical importance in orthopedics. Herein we enhance the methods presented in …
A modified method for assigning material properties to FE models of bones
The aim of the present study is to compare the results from subject-specific finite element
analysis (FEA) of a human femur to experimental measurements, using two different …
analysis (FEA) of a human femur to experimental measurements, using two different …