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Numerical model of the ankle joint for the study of total ankle replacement

2013
Student Projects

Abstract

Total ankle replacement (TAR) is a successful short-term procedure but after ten years the implants have low survival rates involving numerous complications. Today the mechanism that leads to the failure of TAR remains unclear. Therefore there is a need a better understanding that leads TAR to failure. One solution is to build a numerical model of the ankle including an ankle implant and to measure the load in the implant during a specific ankle motion. Thus the objectives of this project was twofold: to develop a numerical model of the ankle articulation and too execute a numerical simulation in order to find the biggest loads in the ankle during the human gait cycle.

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2013
Student Projects

Abstract

Official source

https://infoscience.epfl.ch/entities/publication/08281957-76ee-4a42-a7c3-a4d4600b4780

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Replacement arthroplasty (from Greek arthron, joint, limb, articulate, + plassein, to form, mould, forge, feign, make an image of), or joint replacement surgery, is a procedure of orthopedic surgery in which an arthritic or dysfunctional joint surface is replaced with an orthopedic prosthesis. Joint replacement is considered as a treatment when severe joint pain or dysfunction is not alleviated by less-invasive therapies. It is a form of arthroplasty, and is often indicated from various joint diseases, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

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