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  • Biomaterials Engineering
  • Orthopedic Biomechanics
  • Finite Element Analysis

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  • Optimizing implant design is crucial for reducing stress shielding in bone.
  • Functionally graded porous materials offer tunable mechanical properties for better bone integration.
  • The relationship between stem hierarchy and coupling mechanism optimization remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of hierarchical levels in functionally graded porous stems on the fixed and sliding surface coupling mechanism.
  • To evaluate the impact of these stems on stress distribution and stress shielding in the femur.

Main Methods:

  • Construction of finite element models for functionally graded porous stems using tetrahedral microstructures (47-95% porosity).
  • Simulation of stress distribution in the femoral bone post-implantation.
  • Analysis of stress shielding reduction with increasing stem hierarchical levels.

Main Results:

  • Stress distribution in the femoral bone was observed to strengthen gradually with increasing hierarchical levels.
  • Stress shielding effects decreased significantly as the hierarchical levels of the stem increased.
  • The coupling mechanism of fixed and sliding surfaces demonstrated optimization potential through the functionally graded porous stem design.

Conclusions:

  • Functionally graded porous stems can optimize the coupling mechanism between fixed and sliding surfaces.
  • Higher hierarchical levels in these stems lead to more prominent performance advantages, including reduced stress shielding.
  • This research provides insights into designing advanced orthopedic implants for improved bone health.