Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 43, Issue 9 , Pages 1731-1737, 18 June 2010

Valid μ finite element models of vertebral trabecular bone can be obtained using tissue properties measured with nanoindentation under wet conditions

  • Uwe Wolfram

      Affiliations

    • Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Ulm University, Helmholtzstraße 14, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +4973155301; fax: +4973155324.
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  • Hans-Joachim Wilke

      Affiliations

    • Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Ulm University, Helmholtzstraße 14, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
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  • Philippe K. Zysset

      Affiliations

    • Institute for Lightweight Design and Structural Biomechanics, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria

Accepted 15 February 2010. published online 08 March 2010.

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PII: S0021-9290(10)00109-0

doi:10.1016/j.jbiomech.2010.02.026

Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 43, Issue 9 , Pages 1731-1737, 18 June 2010