1123 Finite Element Model of Human Spine for Idiopathic Scoliosis Analysis : Model Characteristics of Vertebral Column with Skeletal Soft Tissues

2000 ◽  
Vol 2000.75 (0) ◽  
pp. _11-49_-_11-50_
Author(s):  
Masahiro TODOH ◽  
Masao TANAKA ◽  
Sohei EBARA
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Idiopathic Scoliosis ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Vertebral Column ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Human Spine

Finite Element Model of the Human Knee Joint to Study Tibio-Femoral Contact Mechanics

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tammy Haut Donahue ◽  
Maury L. Hull ◽  
Mark M. Rashid ◽  
Christopher R. Jacobs
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Human Knee ◽  
Human Knee Joint ◽  
Solid Models ◽  
Flexion Extension ◽  
A New Technique

Abstract A finite element model of the tibio-femoral joint in the human knee was created using a new technique for developing accurate solid models of soft tissues (i.e. cartilage and menisci). The model was used to demonstrate that constraining rotational degrees of freedom other than flexion/extension when the joint is loaded in compression markedly affects the load distribution between the medial and lateral sides of the joint. The model also was used to validate the assumption that the bones can be treated as rigid.

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