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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Computational Mechanics
    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Background:

    • Periprosthetic bone remodeling after total hip replacement (THR) can lead to reduced bone density, increasing risks of implant loosening and fracture.
    • Existing computational models predict some bone density changes but fail to replicate clinically observed trends like mid-stem density loss and distal loss-recovery.
    • These discrepancies may stem from assumptions of constant pre- and postoperative loading and activity levels in current models.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the impact of pre- to postoperative changes in patient activity and joint loading on predicted periprosthetic bone remodeling.
    • To compare model predictions using constant versus variable loading/activity profiles against clinical observations.
    • To refine computational models for more accurate prediction of bone density changes around THR implants.

    Main Methods:

    • A strain-adaptive finite element model of a femur with a cemented Charnley stem was developed.
    • Simulations predicted 60 months of periprosthetic bone remodeling under varied scenarios of postoperative rehabilitation and joint loading.
    • Model inputs included control data (identical pre- and postoperative loads) and modified data reflecting realistic activity and loading changes.

    Main Results:

    • Modified loading and activity inputs yielded predicted bone density changes that more closely aligned with clinical measurements than the control.
    • The improved model successfully predicted observed temporal bone density change trends but slightly underestimated early (0-3 months) density loss.
    • The study highlighted the importance of incorporating dynamic loading and activity variations for accurate remodeling predictions.

    Conclusions:

    • Pre- to postoperative changes in joint loading and patient activity are crucial factors influencing periprosthetic bone remodeling.
    • While improved, the model's underestimation of early bone loss suggests other mechanobiological factors (e.g., surgical trauma) warrant further investigation.
    • The developed computational approach offers improved efficiency and applicability for probabilistic analysis in orthopedic research.