Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Subject "Orthopaedic devices"
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Cortical Bone Fracture and Orthopaedic Fixation Devices: An Experimental and Computational Investigation
(2012-09-28)An experimental and computational investigation of cortical bone failure mechanisms has been conducted in this thesis. Firstly, a computational comparison of four methods of proximal humeral fracture fixation was conducted. ... -
An Experimental and Computational Investigation of the Inelastic Behaviour of Trabecular Bone
(2012-09-28)Achieving sufficient initial implant stability is of paramount importance for orthopaedic device longevity. In order to improve the design of orthopaedic devices it is essential to gain a better understanding of the ...