Neonatal Hip Loading in Developmental Dysplasia: Finite Element Simulation of Proximal Femur Growth and Treatment.

S Mahsa SadeghianOwen J ArthursXinshan LiCara L LewisSandra J Shefelbine

Published in: HSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery (2023)

Mechanobiological models of growth can be used to develop treatments and therapies that correct loading conditions. Growing bone is particularly sensitive to loading conditions, and altered loading during growth can affect bone shape and functionality.

Keyphrases

finite element
bone mineral density
soft tissue
bone loss
total hip arthroplasty