Characterization of novel intramedullary nailing method for treating femoral shaft fracture through finite element analysis.

ABSTRACT: Femoral shaft fracture is one of the most common types of fracture encountered in the clinic. For certain complex femoral shaft fractures, the traditional intramedullary nail may not provide sufficient stability. Therefore, novel intramedullary nail systems are required. The femur 3D model and the internal fixation model were designed using Mimics 17.0 (Materialise), Geomagic Studio 2012 (Raindrop) and Solidwork 2016 (Dassault) software. The validity of the models was verified through comparison with previous data in silico. To further simulate the comminuted femoral shaft fracture, the novel and traditional type of intramedullary nail system were included in the finite element analysis with the software. The displacement and stress distribution of the two internal fixations were co

SUBMITTER: Cui Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7388251 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature