Abstract
This paper reports the results of an experimental and finite element analysis of tibial screw fixation in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The mechanical properties of the bone and tendon graft are obtained from experiments using porcine bone and bovine tendon. The results of the numerical study are compared with those from mechanical testing. Analysis shows that the model may be used to establish the optimum placement of the tunnel in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction by predicting mechanical parameters such as stress, strain and displacement at regions in the tunnel wall.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Current Themes in Engineering Science 2007 - Selected Presentations at the World Congress on Engineering-2007 |
Pages | 61-70 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Volume | 1045 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 22 Oct 2008 |
Event | World Congress on Engineering, WCE 2007 - London, United Kingdom Duration: 2 Jul 2007 → 4 Jul 2007 |
Conference
Conference | World Congress on Engineering, WCE 2007 |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | London |
Period | 2/07/07 → 4/07/07 |
Keywords
- ACL reconstruction
- Experimental data
- Finite element modelling
- Screw fixation