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Bul. Inst. Polit. Iaşi, t. LVIII (LXII), f. 3, 2012 65<br />

4. Conclusions<br />

1. It is necessary to developing reliable standard finite element models of<br />

the human knee joint. In developing such models, the first step is to generate<br />

computer models of the bones of the knee joint.<br />

2. A standard finite element model of the knee model will help surgeons<br />

and biomechanical researchers develop improved implants and treatment<br />

method for patients suffering bone loss and diseases.<br />

3. Additionally, the finite element model used in the present study,<br />

characterized by a solid hexahedral element mesh, was able to analyse the stress<br />

in the purpose of validating mechanical and material properties of bone.<br />

4. Finite Element Modelling based on continuum mechanics is a very<br />

powerful instrument in predicting the behaviour of ligaments.<br />

5. However, the construction and validation of models is very difficult<br />

due to the fact that ligaments are nonlinear, anisotropic, viscoelastic, porous<br />

media and inhomogeneous.<br />

6. Ligaments also undergo large deformations when loaded.<br />

7. It is important to determine the effect of various factors such as a<br />

misalignment, overlap, etc., which could cause erosion of the cartilage.<br />

8. It is important to analyze the components of 3D tibia and femur to be<br />

considered deformable bodies, and the main objective to be closely following<br />

the destruction of cartilage and detection of different factors that can cause these<br />

changes.<br />

Acknowledgements. This work was supported by the strategic grant<br />

POSDRU/CPP107/DMI1.5/S/78421, Project ID 78421 (2010), co-financed by the<br />

European Social Fund – Investing in People, Sectoral Operational Programme Human<br />

Resources Development 2007 – 2013.<br />

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