Bone remodeling simulation using spatial influence function in macroscopic cube case
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Author(s)
Safira, Isna
Ramette, Martin
Masouros, Spyros
Bull, Anthony
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Bone has the capability to adapt its density in response to mechanical stimuli through a process known as bone remodeling, which has been simulated in silico using various algorithms in several studies, with Strain Energy Density (SED) being a commonly used driving parameter. A spatial influence function has been introduced in addition to the remodeling algorithm, which accounts for the influence of neighboring regions on local mechanical stimuli, thereby reducing artificial mesh dependency and mimicking cellular communication in bone. However, no study has implemented the SED-driven algorithm with spatial influence function on a macroscopic 3D bone structure, and there is no physiological explanation on the value used in remodeling parameter. The goal of this study was to assess the effect of the spatial influence function's parameters on the resulting 3D simple cubic structure under compressive loading through a sensitivity analysis. The results demonstrated that the spatial influence function enabled the density distribution to propagate in directions not only aligned with external loads, thus simulating the work of cellular communication. This study also underscores the importance of selecting appropriate parameter values to accurately reflect physiological conditions in bone remodeling simulations, since different parameters influence not only bone mineral density but also the architecture of the resulting bone structure. This work represents a step forward in understanding the interplay between mechanical stimuli and bone remodeling in three dimensions, providing insights that could improve the accuracy of computational models in simulating physiology and pathophysiology.
Date Issued
2024-11-29
Date Acceptance
2024-11-18
Citation
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2024, 12
ISSN
2296-4185
Publisher
Frontiers Media S.A.
Journal / Book Title
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
Volume
12
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Copyright © 2024 Safira, Ramette, Masouros and Bull. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/bioengineering-and-biotechnology/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2024.1498812/abstract
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
1498812
Date Publish Online
2024-11-29