Reconstruction of Severe Acetabular Bone Defect with 3D Printed Ti6Al4V Augment: A Finite Element Study.

Conclusions: The FEA results show that all the components will be intact under single-legged standing. However, partial cancellous bone contacted with 3D printed augment and screws will lose efficacy under walking or jogging load. So we recommend that patients can stand under full bearing, but can not walk or jog immediately after surgery.
PMID: 30539016 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Biomed Res - December 14, 2018 Category: Research Authors: Fu J, Ni M, Chen J, Li X, Chai W, Hao L, Zhang G, Zhou Y Tags: Biomed Res Int Source Type: research