Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering (한국정밀공학회지)

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Biomechanical Fatigue Analysis of Cervical Plate Systems by using a Computer Simulation Based on Finite Element Method

유한요소법을 이용한 척추 삽입형 경추판 시스템에 대한 생체역학적 피로해석

  • 김성민 (건국대학교 의료생명대학 의학공학부) ;
  • 양인철 (건국대학교 일반대학원 신기술융합학과) ;
  • 조성윤 (유엔아이(주) 기술연구소)
  • Published : 2008.08.01
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Abstract

In this study, we performed the biomechanical analysis of cervical plate systems by using a computer simulation based on finite element method to derive reliable model by analysis of design variables and fatigue behavior. To simulate the cervical spine movement in-vivo state by surgery, we modeled the cervical plate system which consisted of screws, rings, rivets, and plate and Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Block. The experiment of cervical plate system followed the ASTM F1717 standards that covered the materials and methods for the static and fatigue testing. The result of computer simulation is compared with experimented test. We expected this study is to derive reliable results by analysis of design variables and fatigue behavior for developing a new model.

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