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FEM Analysis of the Human Knee Joint pp 1–34Cite as

Finite Element Models of the Knee Joint

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Geometry, material properties and loading and boundary conditions are important aspects in FEA modeling of the knee. Many assumptions and concessions must be made while considering these aspects, as well as the computational time. For example, it is very computationally expensive to model the cartilage or the menisci as poroelastic materials. Moreover, modeling the cartilage as three layers (superficial, middle and deep) is very difficult using 3D models, but can be easily accomplished using 2D models, and simulations can therefore be completely performed.

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Trad, Z., Barkaoui, A., Chafra, M., Tavares, J.M.R.S. (2018). Finite Element Models of the Knee Joint . In: FEM Analysis of the Human Knee Joint. SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74158-1_1

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