Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 40, Issue 16 , Pages 3615-3625 , 2007

Long-term study of bone remodelling after femoral stem: A comparison between dexa and finite element simulation

  • Antonio Herrera

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, University of Zaragoza, Spain
    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Miguel Servet University Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Miguel Servet University Hospital, Paseo de Isabel la Católica, 1-3, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain. Tel.: +34976765664; fax: +34976765652.
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  • Juan J. Panisello

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, University of Zaragoza, Spain
    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Miguel Servet University Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
    • ,
  • Elena Ibarz

      Affiliations

    • Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zaragoza, Spain
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  • Jose Cegoñino

      Affiliations

    • Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zaragoza, Spain
    • ,
  • Jósé A. Puértolas

      Affiliations

    • Department of Science and Technology of Materials, University of Zaragoza, Spain
    • ,
  • Luis Gracia

      Affiliations

    • Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zaragoza, Spain

,Accepted 7 June 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2007.06.008

Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 40, Issue 16 , Pages 3615-3625 , 2007

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