Finite element analysis of the pelvis including gait muscle forces: an investigation into the effect of rami fractures on load transmission
Abstract Background The objective of the study is to investigate the load transmission within the pelvic ring under physiological loading during gait and to correlate these results with clinical findings. In a second approach, we analysed how load distribution is altered by fractures of the anterior...
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| description | Abstract Background The objective of the study is to investigate the load transmission within the pelvic ring under physiological loading during gait and to correlate these results with clinical findings. In a second approach, we analysed how load distribution is altered by fractures of the anterior pelvic ring. Methods Muscle forces and joint reaction forces are calculated by inverse dynamics and implemented in a finite element pelvis model including the joints. Results With the intact configuration and according to the moment of the gait, left and right superior and inferior rami show the highest stresses of the model, corresponding to the typical location of an anterior pelvic ring fracture. A superior ramus fracture induces larger stresses to the lower ramus and a slight increase of stresses on the posterior structures. A total disruption of anterior rami redirects the loads to the back of the pelvis and introduces significantly higher stresses on the posterior structures. Conclusions This investigation enhances the understanding of the biomechanics of the pelvis and highlights the important role of the rami in load carrying and in maintaining integrity of the pelvic ring. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cb0850313dcd4b8e978f3aa745dcacb02024-02-02T23:15:36ZengSpringerOpenJournal of Experimental Orthopaedics2197-11532018-09-01511910.1186/s40634-018-0151-7Finite element analysis of the pelvis including gait muscle forces: an investigation into the effect of rami fractures on load transmissionPierre-Louis Ricci0Stefan Maas1Jens Kelm2Torsten Gerich3Research Unit in Engineering Sciences, Campus Kirchberg, Université du LuxembourgResearch Unit in Engineering Sciences, Campus Kirchberg, Université du LuxembourgChirurgisch-Orthopädisches ZentrumCentre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, Service de TraumatologieAbstract Background The objective of the study is to investigate the load transmission within the pelvic ring under physiological loading during gait and to correlate these results with clinical findings. In a second approach, we analysed how load distribution is altered by fractures of the anterior pelvic ring. Methods Muscle forces and joint reaction forces are calculated by inverse dynamics and implemented in a finite element pelvis model including the joints. Results With the intact configuration and according to the moment of the gait, left and right superior and inferior rami show the highest stresses of the model, corresponding to the typical location of an anterior pelvic ring fracture. A superior ramus fracture induces larger stresses to the lower ramus and a slight increase of stresses on the posterior structures. A total disruption of anterior rami redirects the loads to the back of the pelvis and introduces significantly higher stresses on the posterior structures. Conclusions This investigation enhances the understanding of the biomechanics of the pelvis and highlights the important role of the rami in load carrying and in maintaining integrity of the pelvic ring.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40634-018-0151-7Pelvic ring fractureBiomechanics of the pelvisPhysiological loadings of the gaitMuscle forcesFinite element analysis |
| spellingShingle | Pierre-Louis Ricci Stefan Maas Jens Kelm Torsten Gerich Finite element analysis of the pelvis including gait muscle forces: an investigation into the effect of rami fractures on load transmission Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics Pelvic ring fracture Biomechanics of the pelvis Physiological loadings of the gait Muscle forces Finite element analysis |
| title | Finite element analysis of the pelvis including gait muscle forces: an investigation into the effect of rami fractures on load transmission |
| title_full | Finite element analysis of the pelvis including gait muscle forces: an investigation into the effect of rami fractures on load transmission |
| title_fullStr | Finite element analysis of the pelvis including gait muscle forces: an investigation into the effect of rami fractures on load transmission |
| title_full_unstemmed | Finite element analysis of the pelvis including gait muscle forces: an investigation into the effect of rami fractures on load transmission |
| title_short | Finite element analysis of the pelvis including gait muscle forces: an investigation into the effect of rami fractures on load transmission |
| title_sort | finite element analysis of the pelvis including gait muscle forces an investigation into the effect of rami fractures on load transmission |
| topic | Pelvic ring fracture Biomechanics of the pelvis Physiological loadings of the gait Muscle forces Finite element analysis |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40634-018-0151-7 |
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