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Multimodal Approach to Assess Bone Regeneration and Scaffold Performance
Published on: February 13, 2026
A density distribution algorithm for bone incorporating local orthotropy, modal analysis and theories of cellular
1College of Engineering, San Diego State University, San Diego 92182-1323, USA. impelluso@engineering.sdsu.edu
Abstract:
An algorithm for bone remodeling is presented which allows for both a redistribution of density and a continuous change of principal material directions for the orthotropic material properties of bone. It employs a modal analysis to add density for growth and a local effective strain based analysis to redistribute density. General re-distribution functions are presented. The model utilizes theories of cellular solids to relate density and strength. The code predicts the same general density distributions and local orthotropy as observed in reality.
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