Mechanical Stability Analysis of the External Unilateral Fixation Device due to the Impact of Axial Pressure-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Mechanical Stability Analysis of the External Unilateral Fixation Device due to the Impact of Axial Pressure

Published:2023-08-09 Issue:4 Volume:13 Page:11210-11215
ISSN:1792-8036
Container-title:Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research
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Author:

Pervan Nedim,Mesic Elmedin,Muminovic Adis,Muratovic Enis,Delic Muamer,Hadziabdic Vahidin,Redzepagic-Vrazalica Lejla

Abstract

This study performed a mechanical stability analysis for the impact of axial pressure on an Ultra X external unilateral fixation device applied to a tibia with an open fracture. The real construction of the fixation device was used to create a 3D geometric model using a Finite Element Method (FEM) model, which was made to perform structural analysis in the CATIA V5 (Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application) CAD/CAE system. Specific stresses and displacements were observed at points of interest using structural analysis. The focus was on the relative displacements of the proximal and distal bone segments in the fracture zone. These displacements were used to calculate the stiffnesses of the bone in the fracture zone and the fixation device itself. The results obtained provide the necessary information regarding the stability of the Ultra X fixation device.

Publisher

Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research

Subject

General Medicine

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