ReviewCurrent osteoporosis reports2021
Finite Element Analysis of Fracture Fixation.
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74 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Dynamic Fracture Fixation Plates: A Systematic Review of Evolving Design Approaches.Annals of biomedical engineering · 2025Pooled it
- Finite Element Analysis of Extraocular Muscle and Adipose-Dominant Pathogenesis in Thyroid Eye Disease With Clinical Implications.Translational vision science & technology · 2026Article
- Biomechanical stability of five fixation techniques for pediatric distal radius metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction fractures: a finite element analysis.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Four different fixation strategies for ipsilateral femoral neck and shaft fractures: a finite element analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- The Influence of Mechanical and Microstructural Characteristics on the Durability of a Femoral Implant Made of Different Alloys.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Article
- Outcomes after contact and distance elbow arthrodesis: a retrospective cohort study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- A new anatomical locking plate for scapular neck fractures: a finite element analysis and retrospective clinical study.International orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Can FEM-based preoperative planning for complex tibial plateau fractures improve surgical skills? A cadaver study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Finite element andFrontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Article
- Optimisation strategies for intramedullary nailing parameters in subtrochanteric fractures of the femur: a multimodal assessment based on finite element and biomechanical experiments.International journal of surgery (London, England) · 2025Article
- Does shoe cushioning space affect patellofemoral pain risk? A study based on the integrated finite element model.iScience · 2025Article
- Preclinical validation of finite element models for predicting in vivo residual plate bending using continuous implant sensor data.Journal of orthopaedic translation · 2025Article
- Advancements in High-Resolution Computed Tomography: Revolutionising Bone Health Micro-Research.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Integration of Multi-Scale Predictive Tools of Bone Fragility: A Structural and Material Property Perspective.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Effect of Screw Distribution on Stability and Interfragmentary Strain of Lower Tibial Fractures: A Finite Element Analysis.Current medical science · 2025Article
- Effects of Plate-Bone Contact on Bridge Plate Fracture Fixation Biomechanics: Computational, Experimental, and Analytical Modeling.Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society · 2025Article
- Global Research Trends and Hotspots in Fracture Nonunion and Delayed Union: A 2-Decade Bibliometric Analysis.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Segmentation and finite element analysis in orthopaedic trauma.3D printing in medicine · 2025Article
- Finite Element Analysis of Stress Distribution in Canine Lumbar Fractures with Different Pedicle Screw Insertion Angles.Veterinary sciences · 2025Article
- Modified PHILOS system utilizing a single bone cement calcar screw achieves optimal fixation stability and promotes bone healing: a biomechanical study and corresponding case series.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
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Abstract
purpose of reviewFracture fixation aims to provide stability and promote healing, but remains challenging in unstable and osteoporotic fractures with increased risk of construct failure and nonunion. The first part of this article reviews the clinical motivation behind finite element analysis of fracture fixation, its strengths and weaknesses, how models are developed and validated, and how outputs are typically interpreted. The second part reviews recent modeling studies of the femur and proximal humerus, areas with particular relevance to fragility fractures. RECENT
findingsThere is some consensus in the literature around how certain modeling aspects are pragmatically formulated, including bone and implant geometries, meshing, material properties, interactions, and loads and boundary conditions. Studies most often focus on predicted implant stress, bone strain surrounding screws, or interfragmentary displacements. However, most models are not rigorously validated. With refined modeling methods, improved validation efforts, and large-scale systematic analyses, finite element analysis is poised to advance the understanding of fracture fixation failure, enable optimization of implant designs, and improve surgical guidance.
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