Finite element prediction of surface strain and fracture strength at the distal radius |
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Authors: | Edwards W Brent Troy Karen L |
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Institution: | Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. edwardsb@uic.edu |
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Abstract: | To better understand the mechanisms underlying distal radius fracture we have developed finite element models to predict radius bone strain and fracture strength under loading conditions simulating a fall. This study compares experimental surface strains and fracture loads of the distal radius with specimen-specific finite element models to validate our model-generating algorithm. Five cadaveric forearms were instrumented with strain gage rosettes, loaded non-destructively to 300 N, and subsequently loaded until failure. Finite element models were created from computed tomography data; three separate density-elasticity relationships were examined. Fracture strength was predicted for three specimens that failed at the distal radius using six different failure theories. The density-elasticity relationship providing the strongest agreement between measured and predicted strains had a correlation of r=0.90 and a root mean squared error 13% of the highest measured strain. Mean absolute percent error (11.6%) between measured and predicted fracture loads was minimized with Coulomb-Mohr failure theory and a tensile-compressive strength ratio of 0.5. These results suggest that our modeling method is a suitable candidate for the in vivo assessment of distal radius bone strain and fracture strength under fall type loading configurations. |
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