Stress distribution of a new type of perforated implants in femur neck fracture: finite element model

Abstract

Osteosynthesis of femoral neck fractures (FNF) is accompanied by a large percentage of various complications. The aim of this research was to study biomechanical implications arising from the stress and strain distributions by use of new device -perforated H-beam implant. A reference 3D femur model has been developed using digital femur geometry. The stress and deformity characteristics after the application of force were determined by ANSYS, which entails the finite element analysis (FEA) method. This method was used for both the perforated and non-perforated implant models and compared the application of constant strength. Three types of FNF were realized according to the Pauwell classification system. We concluded that, the perforations in the implants make the distribution of strength and pressure homogenous along the whole implant functioning as wave breaker to reduce the pressure on the bone. This contributes to implant stability and the minimization of bone destruction.