Mapping the multi-directional mechanical properties of bone in the proximal tibia
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Author(s)
Munford, Max
Ng, KC Geoffrey
Jeffers, Jonathan
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
The remodeling behavior of bone is influenced by its mechanical environment. By mapping bone's mechanical properties in detail, orthopedic implants with respect to its mechanical properties could stimulate and harness remodeling to improve patient outcomes. In this study, multiaxial apparent modulus and strength of cadaveric proximal tibial bone are mapped and predicted from computed tomography (CT) derived apparent density. Group differences are identified from testing order, subchondral depth, condyle, and sub‐meniscal bone with covariates; age and gender. Axial modulus is 50% greater than the transverse modulus. Medial axial modulus is 30% greater than the lateral side. On the lateral side, axial modulus decreases by 50% from proximal to 25 mm distal. On the medial side, axial modulus remains relatively constant. Differences are quantified for density and multiaxial modulus across all subchondral depths, and different power law relationships are provided for each location. Density explains 75% of variation when grouped by subchondral depth and condyle. Yield strength is well‐predicted across all test directions, with density predicting 81% of axial strength variation and no differences over subchondral depth. Quantified mapping of bone multiaxial modulus based on condyle and subchondral depth is shown for the first time in a clinically viable protocol using conventional CT.
Date Issued
2020-11-11
Date Acceptance
2020-08-21
Citation
Advanced Functional Materials, 2020, 30 (46), pp.1-9
ISSN
1616-301X
Publisher
Wiley
Start Page
1
End Page
9
Journal / Book Title
Advanced Functional Materials
Volume
30
Issue
46
Copyright Statement
© 2020 The Authors. Published by Wiley-VCH GmbH. This is an open
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License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any
medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution
License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any
medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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Sponsor
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC)
Wellcome Trust
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC)
National Institute for Health Research
Identifier
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/adfm.202004323?af=R
Grant Number
EP/K027549/1
208858/Z/17/Z
EP/R042721/1
NIHR300013
Subjects
Science & Technology
Physical Sciences
Technology
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chemistry, Physical
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Physics, Applied
Physics, Condensed Matter
Chemistry
Science & Technology - Other Topics
Materials Science
Physics
anatomical mapping
bone
mechanical properties
mechanobiology
TRABECULAR BONE
CANCELLOUS BONE
DENSITY
STIFFNESS
STRENGTH
MODULUS
ANISOTROPY
BEHAVIOR
MODELS
DEPEND
Materials
02 Physical Sciences
03 Chemical Sciences
09 Engineering
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2020-09-13