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.
finite element (FE) model of an SHS implanted in a fractured femur.
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Event | XXIV Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics - Natal, Brazil Duration: 4 Aug 2013 → 9 Aug 2013 |
Conference
Conference | XXIV Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics |
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Country/Territory | Brazil |
City | Natal |
Period | 4/08/13 → 9/08/13 |
Keywords
- sliding hip screw
- orthopaedics
- hip fracture