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- Vijay K Goel and Edward Nyman.
- *Engineering Center for Orthopaedic Research Excellence (E-CORE), University of Toledo, Toledo, OH †College of Engineering, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH.
- Spine. 2016 Apr 1; 41 Suppl 7: S6-7.
AbstractComputational modeling with finite element analysis (FEA) is an integral component of medical device design and development. Researchers assess dimensions and stability of the experimental device; test load sharing, stresses, and strains; and analyze failures and modifications. The most important step in FEA is validation of the model. Testing should include decompression and stabilization procedures simulated in the finite element model (FEM). Prerequisites of quality FEA include a solid understanding of morphology and material properties of the model, a firm grasp of the effects of loads on body structures, and the work of a skilled bioengineer who can translate the ideas of surgeons into an appropriate FEM. With today's modern techniques-computed tomography/magnetic resonance imaging, etc.-the bioengineer moves from scan to FEM in just weeks.
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