On biological availability dependent bone remodeling. Issue 8 (10th June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Papastavrou, Areti; Schmidt, Ina; Steinmann, Paul
• Is Part Of: Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering. Volume 23:Issue 8(2020)
• Page Start: 432
• Page End: 444
• Publication Date: 2020-06-10
• Subjects: Bone remodeling -- biological availability -- density change -- growth -- finite element method; Biomechanics -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Biomedical engineering -- Periodicals; Biomechanics -- Periodicals; Biomedical Engineering -- methods -- Periodicals; Computing Methodologies -- Periodicals; 612.7
• DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2020.1736050
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1025-5842

Abstract

Abstract: Modeling the evolution of bone density is relevant for understanding, simulation and possible prediction of bone response to external and internal influences. In this work we present a formulation for the bone density evolution process that takes into account not only the commonly considered mechanical stimulus, but, as novelty, also the influence of the availability of nutrients and hormones, with its implementation pursued within the finite element method. A simple uni-axial extension test is used to illustrate and compare our novel model against the classical approach. The results of the proposed modified model are promising for application to real-life problems.