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Factors affecting subject-specific finite element models of implant-fitted rat bone specimens: critical analysis of a technical protocol

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  • Marco Piccinini
  • Joel Cugnoni
  • John Botsis
  • Giovanna Zacchetti
  • Patrick Ammann
  • Anselm Wiskott

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The authors propose a protocol to derive finite element (FE) models from micro computer tomography scans of implanted rat bone. A semi-automatic procedure allows segmenting the images using specimen-specific bone mineral density (BMD) thresholds. An open-source FE model generator processes the segmented images to a quality tetrahedral mesh. The material properties assigned to each element are integrated from the BMD field. Piecewise, threshold-dependent density–elasticity relationships are implemented to limit the effects of metal artefacts. A detailed sensitivity study highlights the coherence of the generated models and quantifies the influence of the modelling parameters on the results. Two applications of the protocol are proposed. The stiffness of bare and implanted rat tibiae specimens is predicted by simulating three-point bending and inter-implant displacement, respectively. Results are compared with experimental tests. The mean value and the variability between the specimens are well captured in both tests.

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  • Marco Piccinini & Joel Cugnoni & John Botsis & Giovanna Zacchetti & Patrick Ammann & Anselm Wiskott, 2014. "Factors affecting subject-specific finite element models of implant-fitted rat bone specimens: critical analysis of a technical protocol," Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 17(13), pages 1403-1417, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:gcmbxx:v:17:y:2014:i:13:p:1403-1417
    DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2012.736502
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    1. Dieter H. Pahr & Philippe K. Zysset, 2009. "From high-resolution CT data to finite element models: development of an integrated modular framework," Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 12(1), pages 45-57.
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