Experimental Validation of a Finite Element Model of an Osteoporotic Human Femoral Bone Using Strain Gauge Measurement

Ioana Alexandra Takacs; Mircea Cristian Dudescu; Mihail Hărdău; Adrian Ioan Botean

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.658.513

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Experimental Validation of a Finite Element Model of an Osteoporotic Human Femoral Bone Using Strain Gauge Measurement

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The complications of fractures caused by osteoporosis have a mortality rate of 15-20 % in elderly people, leading to severe physical disability and long term home care [1]. Although currently, the technology that allows us to prevent osteoporosis and fractures caused by this disease exists, the statistics are concerning and can be considered basis for further research regarding this pathology of the bone tissue. This paper aims to address this issue form an engineering perspective by achieving experimental validation of a finite element model of an osteoporotic human femoral bone using strain gauge measurement for an in vitro analysis. A Computer Aided Design (CAD) model based on a CT of a human femoral bone was then used in a numerical analysis. The material constants used are taken from the literature and have been validated experimentally by strain gauge technique.

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Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 658)

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Ioana Alexandra Takacs*, Mircea Cristian Dudescu, Mihail Hărdău, Adrian Ioan Botean

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CT Scan, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Orthotropic Bone Properties, Osteoporotic Human Femoral Bone, Strain Gauge Measurement

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