Title :
The anatomical shape of femora-a data base for new implants
Author :
Fröhling, M. ; Tummler, H.P. ; Kiehnle, A.
Author_Institution :
Orth. Univ. und Poliklinik Friedrichsheim, Frankfurt, West Germany
Abstract :
The problem of aseptic loosening of implants is addressed. A computer-tomography technique that is used to obtain detailed information about the anatomy of femora is described. The geometrical results from 209 human femora are presented. Three normalized cross sections obtained from an analysis of the femora at equivalent locations are shown. The data can be used to develop endoprostheses with higher long-term stability or to increase knowledge about the biomechanics of the femur
Keywords :
bone; prosthetics; anatomical shape; computer-tomography technique; endoprostheses; femora; femur biomechanics; femur geometry; implant aseptic loosening; implant database; normalized cross sections; Bones; Cameras; Feeds; Geometry; Hip; Image analysis; Image processing; Implants; Irrigation; Shape;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1989. Images of the Twenty-First Century., Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1989.96400
