Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 35, Issue 1 , Pages 61-67 , January 2002

The role of parameter identification in finite element contact analyses with reference to orthopaedic biomechanics applications

,Accepted 1 August 2001.

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Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 35, Issue 1 , Pages 61-67 , January 2002