Virtual Model and Simulation of the Normal and Affected Human Hip Joint

Abstract:

To generate a virtual human hip is a main goal for our research team. Also, starting from the normal virtual hip joint and using the important orthopedics information was defined the affected hip joint. All these models were generated in a 3D virtual environment starting with CT scanning images. Using an original method all the scanned CT images were re-defined and re-drawn and transferred to the 3D software. The resulted curves were used to generate the bones and the virtual complex system of both hip joints. With motion and geometric constrains the bio-mechanical assemblies were defined, starting from anatomical information. The normal hip joint and the model of the affected hip were defined and exported to ANSYS, software based on Finite element analysis.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 823)
• Pages: 167-172
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.823.167
• Online since: January 2016
• Authors: Daniel Calin, Daniela Tarniţă*, Dragos Popa, Dan Calafeteanu, Dan Tarnita
• Keywords: Affected Hip, Bone Models, FEM Analysis, Finite Elements Method, Virtual Hip

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