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Dynamic Stress and Strain Analysis of Bone-Implant Interface during Human Gait

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University

2 Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University

Abstract

Background: Most reports on the underlying problem of complete hip replacement are related to its loosening. Several important factors such as the implant features, the replacement process, the use and amount of bone cement, and the patient's lifestyle affect the loosening. The aim of this study was to provide an analysis of the dynamic stresses and strains at the interface between the bone and the implant in different phases of walking in order to determine and develop biomechanical parameters of loosening.

Methods: A two-dimensional model including femur and its artificial joint has been used in numerical simulation with ADINA software based on finite element method. There is a dynamic load applied to the joint head corresponding to the normal walking cycle of a person with 75 kg weight.

Results: The results show a difference between stress and strain in the medial and lateral edge of the bone-implant interface, which indicates a risk area for loosening. The amount of strain difference at the interface with about 1.6% and stress reaches about 5.7 MPa.

Conclusion: The greatest strain difference occurred in the lowest area of the implant stem, which indicates the possible occurrence of separation in implant loosening. This information can also be used in surgical strategies for hip replacement and is also important for optimal mechanical design of the implant.

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Iranian Journal of Orthopedic Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 3 - Serial Number 74
August 2021
Pages 121-127
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