Multi-body simulation of a canine hind limb: model development, experimental validation and calculation of ground reaction forces.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Among other causes the long-term result of hip prostheses in dogs is determined by aseptic loosening. A prevention of prosthesis complications can be achieved by an optimization of the tribological system which finally results in improved implant duration. In this context a computerized model for the calculation of hip joint loadings during different motions would be of benefit. In a first step in the development of such an inverse dynamic multi-body simulation (MBS-) model we here present the setup of a canine hind limb model applicable for the calculation of ground reaction forces.

Methods

The anatomical geometries of the MBS-model have been established using computer tomography- (CT-) and magnetic resonance imaging- (MRI-) data. The CT-data were collected from

SUBMITTER: Helms G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2787502 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature