Stress Analysis of Osteoporotic Lumbar Vertebra Using Finite Element Model with Microscaled Beam-Shell Trabecular-Cortical Structure
Osteoporosis is a disease in which low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue lead to enhanced bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture. Due to the complex anatomy of the vertebral body, the difficulties associated with obtaining bones for in vitro experiments, and the li...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Applied Mathematics |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/285165 |