Biomechanical

Publications

Visualization in Physiological Modeling Liver Radiofrequency Ablation

Explores the biomechanical aspects of liver radiofrequency ablation through computational and experimental analyses. It develops and validates physiological models for predicting tissue heating and damage, emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach combining advanced visualization with animal study data. The work highlights the role of computational tools, including those for meshing like TrueGrid, in understanding tissue response to thermal interventions for improved clinical outcomes.

Recent Advances in Computational Mechanics of the Human Knee Joint

M. Kazemi, Y. Dabiri, and L. P. Li.

This paper comprehensively reviews recent advances in the computational mechanics of the human knee joint within the field of biomechanics. It summarizes various computational models and methodologies used to analyze knee function under different conditions, emphasizing their importance in orthopedic research.

NONINVASIVE EVALUATIONS OF SLENDER GRAPHITE RODS AND HUMAN THORACOLUMBAR SPINE

Ibrahim Erdem

This paper presents a biomechanical study involving noninvasive evaluations of graphite rods and the human thoracolumbar spine, leveraging advanced numerical approaches. It primarily uses finite element analysis with ANSYS and ABAQUS software to assess mechanical properties, internal conditions, and fracture risks, contributing to improved understanding of spinal mechanics and scoliosis treatment.

Computational and Experimental Analyses of Bone and Adult Stem Cell Mechano biology'

Terry Wayne Pfeiler

This paper presents a biomechanical investigation combining computational and experimental analyses to understand bone and adult stem cell mechanobiology. It aims to determine optimal mechanical stimuli for in vitro bone formation, crucial for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications.

EFFECT OF BONE GEOMETRY ON STRESS DISTRIBUTION PATTERNS IN THE EQUINE METACARPOPHALANGEAL JOINT

Katrina L. Easton

This biomechanical paper investigates how bone geometry affects stress distribution in the equine metacarpophalangeal joint using a finite element model. The study aims to understand fracture pathogenesis in racehorses, contributing to injury prevention through detailed computational analysis of joint mechanics.