Finite element analysis of a sliding hip screw

Daniel Gilroy, Philip Riches, Marcus Wheel

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Abstract

A sliding hip screw (SHS) is an orthopaedic device that is used in the treatment of extracapsular proximal femoral fractures. This paper presents the development of a
finite element (FE) model of an SHS implanted in a fractured femur.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 2013
EventXXIV Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics - Natal, Brazil
Duration: 4 Aug 2013 → 9 Aug 2013

Conference

ConferenceXXIV Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics
CountryBrazil
CityNatal
Period4/08/13 → 9/08/13

Keywords

  • sliding hip screw
  • orthopaedics
  • hip fracture

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