Biomechanical Analysis of Staples for Epiphysiodesis

Limb asymmetry can, and often does, cause various health problems. Blount bone staples (clips) are used to correct such uneven growth. This article analyzes the performance of a biomechanical staple during (tibia) growth arrest. The considered in this study were made 1.4441 stainless steel, model tibia consisted two materials representing corticalis spongiosis. Hooke’s law was for modeling materials’ behaviors finite element analysis (FEA). maxima stress total displacement evaluated using method verification results, along with determination maximum loading (growing) force that capable withstanding, performed experimentally. presented can be determine safety usability According our design paper is safe suitable orthopedic treatment.