A review on application of finite element modeling in bone biomechanics

Publication date: Available online 4 July 2016 Source:Perspectives in Science Author(s): Sandeep Kumar Parashar, Jai Kumar Sharma In the past few decades the finite element modeling has been developed as an effective tool for modeling and simulation of the biomedical engineering system. Finite element modeling (FEM) is a computational technique which can be used to solve the biomedical engineering problems based on the theories of continuum mechanics. This paper presents the state of art review on finite element modeling application in the four areas of bone biomechanics i.e. analysis of stress and strain, determination of mechanical properties, fracture fixation design (implants), and fracture load prediction. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive detail about the development in the area of application of FEM in bone biomechanics during the last decades. It will help the researchers and the clinicians alike for the better treatment of patients and future development of new fixation designs.
Source: Perspectives in Science - Category: Science Source Type: research