Abstract
To clarify the mechanism of hip fracture and investigate the method of fracture prevention, we developed a fall simulation system which considers the boundary conditions at real fall accidents using a multibody-finite element hybrid model. The hybrid model consists of a detailed finite element model of thigh and hip joint, and multibody model of the other parts of a whole human body. The simulation results showed that knee grounding fall caused hip fracture risk higher than the risk by a lateral impact on the greater trochanter. By comparing the regions of stress concentration, we estimated that a knee grounding causes a cervical fracture while a trochanter grounding may cause a trochanteric fracture.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
