Effect of different femur shapes on the development of cam-type deformities: The development of a combined bone growth and remodeling algorithm to investigate the effect of different femur shapes generated by a SSAM on the development of cam-type deformities

Introduction: A combined bone growth and remodeling model should be created, to investigate the effect of different femur shapes on the risk of developing cam type deformities. The different femur shapes needed for this study can be created using a statistical shape and appearance model (SSAM). The workflow of the combined bone growth and...

The development of a Statistical Shape- and Finite Element-Model of the human pelvis to analyse the performance of current acetabular implants and validate the concept of a new deformable design

Background: Patients who suffer from acetabular bone defects are often subjected to a decreased mobility and a loss of independence. To treat these bone defects, standard hemispherical acetabular implants offer in most cases the solution. However, when these defects are large, a custom triflange acetabular implant is needed. Although this type...

Mechanical Influence of the Intervertebral Disc on the Vertebrae: A Finite Element Analysis

Background: To find treatment options for lower back pain, one must gain insight in the spinal anatomy and biomechanics such as joint reaction forces and movement strategies. These can be acquired with use of the Finite Element Method. Previously investigated finite element models of the lumbar intervertebral disc have been designed with the...

A Multi-Scale Approach to Implications of the Preferred Vertebral Trabecular Orientation on Spine Biomechanics

Knowledge of the influence of loading directions on trabecular bone remodeling in spine is of significant value in understanding the development of spine deformities and vertebral bone quality across different scales. Information on the constitution of a preferred trabecular orientation and mechanical properties of trabecular bone are important...