Interface micromechanics of transverse sections from retrieved cemented hip reconstructions: an experimental and finite element comparison
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In finite element analysis (FEA) models of cemented hip reconstructions, it is crucial to include the cement-bone interface mechanics. Recently, a micromechanical cohesive model was generated which reproduces the behavior of the cement-bone interface. The goal was to investigate whether this cohesive model was directly applicable on a macro level. From transverse sections of retrieved cemented hip reconstructions, two FEA-models were generated. The cement-bone interface was modeled with cohesive elements. A torque was applied and the cement-bone interface micromotions, global stiffness and stem translation were monitored. A sensitivity analysis was performed to investigate whether the cohesive model could be improved. All results were compared with experimental findings. That the original cohesive model resulted in a too compliant macromechanical response; the motions were too large and the global stiffness too small. When the cohesive model was modified, the match with the experimental response improved considerably.
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