Effect of novel polyethylene insert configurations on bone-implant micromotion and contact stresses in total ankle replacement prostheses: a finite element analysis

Author:

Xu Zhi,Gong Xiaonan,Hu Zhengyuan,Bian Ruixiang,Jin Ying,Li Yuwan

Abstract

PurposeThis study investigates the impact of elastic improvements to the artificial ankle joint insert on prosthesis biomechanics to reduce the risk of prosthesis loosening in TAR patients.MethodsCT data of the right ankle was collected from one elderly female volunteer. An original TAR model (Model A) was developed from CT images and the INBONE II implant system. The development of the new inserts adopts an elastic improvement design approach, where different geometric configurations of flexible layers are inserted into the traditional insert. The structure can be divided into continuous flexible layers and intermittent flexible layers. The flexible layers aim to improve the elasticity of the component by absorbing and dispersing more kinetic energy. The newly designed inserts are used to replace the original insert in Model A, resulting in the development of Models B-D. A finite element model of gait analysis was based by gait parameters. Discrepancies in micromotion and contact behaviour were analysed during the gait cycle, along with interface fretting and articular surface stress at 50% of the gait cycle.ResultsIn terms of micromotion, the improved elastic models showed reduced micromotion at the tibial-implant interfaces compared to the original model. The peak average micromotion decreased by 12.1%, 13.1%, and 14.5% in Models B, C, and D, respectively. The micromotion distribution also improved in the improved models, especially in Model D. Regarding contact areas, all models showed increased contact areas of articular surfaces with axial load, with Models B, C, and D increasing by 26.8%, 23.9%, and 24.4%, respectively. Contact stress on articular surfaces increased with axial load, reaching peak stress during the late stance phase. Models with continuous flexible layer designs exhibited lower stress levels. The insert and the talar prosthetic articular surfaces showed more uniform stress distribution in the improved models.ConclusionImproving the elasticity of the insert can enhance component flexibility, absorb impact forces, reduce micromotion, and improve contact behavior. The design scheme of continuous flexible layers is more advantageous in transmitting and dispersing stress, providing reference value for insert improvement.

Publisher

Frontiers Media SA

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