Abstract

The ultrasound velocity and attenuation were examined in 16 sets of human patellae. The average ultrasound velocity of patella was shown to be greater in the superior/inferior direction than in the anterior/posterior and medial/lateral directions. The distribution of bone mineral density (BMD) was also examined. The BMD of the patella varied with location. BMD values were largest at the superior and lateral regions and decreased inferiorly and medially. A two-dimensional finite element analysis was performed on each patella. The maximum von Mises stress occurred along the cortical shell on the non-articular surface. The trabecular von Mises stress existed in the posterior region of the patella. Correlation study showed that patellar BMD was significantly associated with each of three directional ultrasound velocities. The relationship between BMD and ultrasound attenuation was not significant. It was also found that the ultrasound velocity and attenuation were not significantly correlated with the maximum von Mises stress.

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