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ArticleJournal of experimental orthopaedics2018

Finite element analysis of the pelvis including gait muscle forces: an investigation into the effect of rami fractures on load transmission.

Pierre-Louis Ricci, Stefan Maas, Jens Kelm, Torsten Gerich

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Article in Journal of experimental orthopaedics, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers.

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17 citing papers in PubMed.

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  11. The grade of instability in fragility fractures of the pelvis correlates with impaired early mobilization.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2022
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  16. Functional treatment strategy for fragility fractures of the pelvis in geriatric patients.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2021
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4 authors.

Pierre-Louis RicciResearch Unit in Engineering Sciences, Campus Kirchberg, Université du Luxembourg, 6 rue Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi, Luxembourg, L-1359, Luxembourg. pierre-louis.ricci@uni.lu.
Stefan MaasResearch Unit in Engineering Sciences, Campus Kirchberg, Université du Luxembourg, 6 rue Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi, Luxembourg, L-1359, Luxembourg.
Jens KelmChirurgisch-Orthopädisches Zentrum, Rathausstr 2, 66557, Illingen, Saar, Germany.
Torsten GerichCentre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, Service de Traumatologie, 4 rue Ernest Barblé, Luxembourg, L-1210, Luxembourg.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe objective of the study is to investigate the load transmission within the pelvic ring under physiological loading during gait and to correlate these results with clinical findings. In a second approach, we analysed how load distribution is altered by fractures of the anterior pelvic ring.

methodsMuscle forces and joint reaction forces are calculated by inverse dynamics and implemented in a finite element pelvis model including the joints.

resultsWith the intact configuration and according to the moment of the gait, left and right superior and inferior rami show the highest stresses of the model, corresponding to the typical location of an anterior pelvic ring fracture. A superior ramus fracture induces larger stresses to the lower ramus and a slight increase of stresses on the posterior structures. A total disruption of anterior rami redirects the loads to the back of the pelvis and introduces significantly higher stresses on the posterior structures.

conclusionsThis investigation enhances the understanding of the biomechanics of the pelvis and highlights the important role of the rami in load carrying and in maintaining integrity of the pelvic ring.

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Biomechanics of the pelvisFinite element analysisMuscle forcesPelvic ring fracturePhysiological loadings of the gait

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PMID30178260
PMCPMC6120853

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