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The Acoustic Properties Of Human Femoral Bone, Mark Lacianca
The Acoustic Properties Of Human Femoral Bone, Mark Lacianca
Theses
Over the last decade, interest has grown in the use of the scanning acoustic microscope (SAM), with a single lens being used for both transmitting and receiving the acoustic signal. A major objective of this thesis was to determine if the transmission and ultrasonic techniques yield similar "quantitative" results, when measuring the elastic constants of human femoral bone. The transmission technique has been used since 1970 to yield values for the elastic properties of calcified tissue. Previously the SAM has been used as a qualitative tool, where an acoustic impedance map is produced. This map can show areas of bone …
Finite Element Modeling Of A Femoral Stem In A Total Hip Prosthesis, Robert C. Cohen
Finite Element Modeling Of A Femoral Stem In A Total Hip Prosthesis, Robert C. Cohen
Theses
A three-dimensional model was produced to study of effects of stress on a femoral stem in a total hip prosthesis. Using the ANSYS General Purpose Finite Element Computer Program, a reproduction of the system was constructed for the loads acting on the hip joint at intervals of a walking cycle. With isotropic properties for cortical bone, cancellous bone, cement, and selected alloys, the model was generated using three-dimensional, isoparametric, eight-node, solid elements (STIF45). The model consists of over 700 nodes and 442 elements. This model can be used to produce computer calculated stress data, if disc storage space allows.
Finite Element Analysis Of The Femoral Head, Ghandikota Ramamurthy
Finite Element Analysis Of The Femoral Head, Ghandikota Ramamurthy
Theses
Femoral component loosening and Prosthetic stem fractures have renewed interest in conservative alternatives to conventional total hip replacements. One such alternative is the concept of surface replacement. The objective in this study is a finite element analysis of a femoral surface replacement cup with Particular attention given to the interfacial stresses. An axisymmetric model with a grid of two-dimensional isoparametric elements is generated. This study utilizes an adaptive model so as to include the effect of bone remodeling in response to stress. The stiffness is considered to be linearly proportional to the stress in the femoral head and neck. Isotropic …