An FE model investigating the bone-implant interface of Osseointegrated prosthetics to better understand how forces are transferred under loading

IF 1.7 4区医学 Q3 ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL Medical Engineering & Physics Pub Date : 2025-02-10 DOI:10.1016/j.medengphy.2025.104304

Tiereny McGuire , Arul Ramasamy , Anthony M J Bull

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Abstract

Background

Osseointegrated prostheses (OIP) use is increasing for above-knee amputees who have difficulties with sockets. This study aims to simulate the bone-implant interface under loading using a 3D finite element (FE) model and quantify force distribution to produce hypotheses on bone remodelling and implant failure, informing implant and surgical design, and rehabilitation protocols.

Methods

Ten customised 3D femur FE models (5 female, 5 male) were generated from CT scans and bone-implant assemblies created. The bone was subdivided into seven Gruen Zones and four proximal femur regions. Boundary conditions were taken from the literature.

Results

The highest stresses were found in the implant (Max: 113.9 MPa), whilst highest strains were seen in the bone (Max: 4.89 %). Stress and strain were unevenly distributed, with distal regions experiencing stress shielding effects and areas around the implant tip experiencing significantly higher stresses and strains (p < .001). Maximum stresses were higher in female bones (p < .01), whilst shorter residuum lengths saw significantly lower stresses (p < .05).

Conclusion

Sex, size and limb length are all important factors and these need to be accounted for when designing and implanting OIPs.

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Medical Engineering & Physics 工程技术-工程：生物医学

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4.30

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4.50%

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172

审稿时长

3.0 months

期刊介绍： Medical Engineering & Physics provides a forum for the publication of the latest developments in biomedical engineering, and reflects the essential multidisciplinary nature of the subject. The journal publishes in-depth critical reviews, scientific papers and technical notes. Our focus encompasses the application of the basic principles of physics and engineering to the development of medical devices and technology, with the ultimate aim of producing improvements in the quality of health care.Topics covered include biomechanics, biomaterials, mechanobiology, rehabilitation engineering, biomedical signal processing and medical device development. Medical Engineering & Physics aims to keep both engineers and clinicians abreast of the latest applications of technology to health care.