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An Improved Mechanical Testing Method to Assess Bone-implant Anchorage
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Longitudinally centered embossed structure in the locking compression plate for biodegradable bone implant plate: a
Girish Chandra1, Ajay Pandey1, Nilesh Tipan1
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering
|September 6, 2021
Summary
A novel semicircular filleted longitudinally centered embossed (LCE) structure enhances biodegradable bone plates (LCELCP). This improved design offers superior mechanical support and reduced stress compared to traditional plates, even during degradation.
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedic biomaterials science
- Mechanical engineering in medicine
- Biodegradable implant technology
Background:
- Traditional non-biodegradable internal fixation plates, like LCP, have limitations with biodegradable materials.
- Magnesium alloys (Mg-alloy) show promise for biodegradable implants but often lack sufficient mechanical performance.
- Structural design improvements are crucial to overcome the mechanical drawbacks of biodegradable bone plates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance the mechanical performance of biodegradable bone implant plates.
- To investigate the efficacy of a novel semicircular filleted longitudinally centered embossed (LCE) structure integrated with LCP.
- To evaluate the mechanical integrity of the enhanced design under simulated physiological conditions and degradation.
Main Methods:
- Finite Element Method (FEM) simulations were employed for mechanical verification.
- Four-point bending test (4PBT) and axial compression test (ACT) were performed on standard LCP and the novel LCELCP design.
- Simulations included continuously degraded (CD) versions of both LCELCP and LCP to assess long-term performance.
Main Results:
- The LCELCP design demonstrated a significant reduction in stress: 22% in 4PBT and 10% in ACT compared to the standard LCP.
- Continuously degraded LCELCP (CD-LCELCP) maintained safety during axial compression for up to 6 months, assuming a 4 mm/year degradation rate.
- Mesh convergence and quality assurance checks confirmed the accuracy and reliability of the FEM results.
Conclusions:
- The novel LCELCP design significantly improves the mechanical performance of biodegradable bone implant plates.
- LCELCP offers enhanced mechanical support and stability, even under continuous degradation in a physiological environment.
- Further validation through animal and human trials is recommended to establish LCELCP as a viable biodegradable bone implant solution.
