Mechanical strength of femur when its geometry change

What is it about?

The mechanical behavior of a proximal femur under a normal body weight loading was examined. In this study, the stress distribution and the locations of critical normal and shear stress, as well as the effect of the femur geometry which may be most susceptible to failure were examined. The findings of this study demonstrate an inferior distribution of stress in the plus-standard deviation models and indicate less ability to bear weight. The minus-standard deviation models appear to be better suited to bearing weight and indicate a more even distribution of the stresses generated within the proximal femur.

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Why is it important?

Effect of age on the femur bone has been modelled

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