The primary aim of this work was to validate the “numerical” cortex material properties
(transversely isotropic) of synthetic femurs and to evaluate how the strain level of the …

Abstract Micro-Finite Element analysis (μ FEA) has become widely used in biomechanical
research as a reliable tool for the prediction of bone mechanical properties within its …

The complex motion and geometry of the spine in the cervical region makes it difficult to
determine how loads are distributed through adjacent vertebrae or between the …

Image-based continuum-level finite element models have been used for bones to evaluate
fracture risk and the biomechanical effects of diseases and therapies, capturing both the …

Vertebroplasty has been widely used for the treatment of osteoporotic compression fractures
but the efficacy of the technique has been questioned by the outcomes of randomized …

This chapter aims to provide an introduction to the different ways in which uncertainty can be
dealt with computational modelling of biological processes. The first step is model …

An increasingly younger population are seeking treatment for osteoarthritis of the ankle.
Current late-stage surgical interventions sacrifice the upper levels of the distal tibia and talus …

Devido à elevada complexidade e ocorrência das fraturas da diáfise femoral, têm sido
desenvolvidos diversos métodos de tratamento com fixadores, na tentativa de reduzir o …