The effect of the necrotic area on the biomechanics of the femoral head - a finite element study

Abstract Background Femoral head collapse is the key to the progress of osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH), but the causes of collapse are not completely clear. The better understanding of the progress of femoral head collapse will guide the treatment strategy for ONFH patients. The purpose of...

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Main Authors: Pengfei Wen, Yumin Zhang, Linjie Hao, Ju’an Yue, Jun Wang, Tao Wang, Wei Song, Wanshou Guo, Tao Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-020-03242-0