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Explicit finite element modeling of kinematics and contact mechanics of artificial hip and knee joints

  • Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • University of Leeds

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Abstract

An explicit finite element method was applied to simultaneously predict both kinematics and contact mechanics of artificial hip and knee joints under normal walking condition. Mesh sensitivity and numbers of time interval were examined on the model prediction for an artificial hip joint under the condition of three-dimensional forces and rotations. Furthermore, the explicit method was used to predict both contact pressure and accumulated sliding distance of the tibial insert of an artificial knee joint. The contact pressure and accumulated sliding distance predicted for the hip joint model showed good agreement with previous studies. The contact pressure and accumulated sliding distance at both the femoral-tibial interface and the insert-tray interface were also found to be similar to previous studies and those using a standard implicit method.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IFToMM World Congress Proceedings, IFToMM 2015
PublisherNational Taiwan University
ISBN (Electronic)9789860460988
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Event14th International Federation for the Promotion of Mechanism and Machine Science World Congress, IFToMM 2015 - Taipei, Taiwan, Province of China
Duration: 25 Oct 201530 Oct 2015

Publication series

Name2015 IFToMM World Congress Proceedings, IFToMM 2015

Conference

Conference14th International Federation for the Promotion of Mechanism and Machine Science World Congress, IFToMM 2015
Country/TerritoryTaiwan, Province of China
CityTaipei
Period25/10/1530/10/15

Keywords

  • Artificial hip joint
  • Artificial knee joint
  • Contact mechanics
  • Explicit finite element analysis
  • Kinematics

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