2022
How metal augments, polyethylene thickness and stem length affect tibial baseplate load transfer in revision total knee arthroplasty
LaMonica J, Pham N, Milligan K, Tommasini S, Schwarzkopf R, Parisi R, Wiznia D. How metal augments, polyethylene thickness and stem length affect tibial baseplate load transfer in revision total knee arthroplasty. The Knee 2022, 40: 283-291. PMID: 36529046, DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2022.11.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAn open-access plug-in program for 3D modelling distinct material properties of cortical and trabecular bone
Roytman GR, Cutler M, Milligan K, Tommasini SM, Wiznia DH. An open-access plug-in program for 3D modelling distinct material properties of cortical and trabecular bone. BMC Biomedical Engineering 2022, 4: 8. PMID: 36153577, PMCID: PMC9509591, DOI: 10.1186/s42490-022-00065-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMaterial propertiesFinite element analysisSoftware suiteDistinct material propertiesApparent density valuesMaterial behaviorElement analysisSilico experimentationYoung's modulusPersonalized simulationPower law equationTrabecular bone material propertiesGrayscale valuesBone material propertiesLaw equationModulusPlugDensity valuesConstituent elementsTrabecular boneWorkflowFilesPowerful toolPropertiesObjectsFinite Element Evaluation of the Femoral Neck System as Prophylactic Fixation to Prevent Contralateral Hip Fractures
LaMonica J, Rhee B, Milligan K, Leslie M, Tommasini S, Wiznia D. Finite Element Evaluation of the Femoral Neck System as Prophylactic Fixation to Prevent Contralateral Hip Fractures. Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation 2022, 13: 21514593221135117. PMID: 36393901, PMCID: PMC9661561, DOI: 10.1177/21514593221135117.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFinite element analysisFemoral neck systemContralateral hip fractureElement analysisHip fractureBone failurePeak stressProximal femurTrabecular bone failureFinite element evaluationCortical bone failureVon Mises stressContralateral proximal femurPrimary hip fractureNeck systemOsteoporotic proximal femurCadaveric biomechanical studyPharmacologic treatmentElement evaluationGeriatric patientsSignificant morbidityProphylactic fixationFemoral neckFall preventionBone quality
2021
Finite Element Analysis of Cannulated Screws as Prophylactic Intervention of Hip Fractures
Rhee B, Tommasini SM, Milligan K, Moulton J, Leslie M, Wiznia DH. Finite Element Analysis of Cannulated Screws as Prophylactic Intervention of Hip Fractures. Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation 2021, 12: 21514593211055890. PMID: 34868723, PMCID: PMC8637371, DOI: 10.1177/21514593211055890.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLinear finite element simulationsOsteoporotic proximal femurFinite element simulationsPeak von Mises stressFinite element analysisFinite element modelVon Mises stressCannulated screwsProximal femurHip fractureGeriatric patientsLateral fallElement simulationsElement modelMises stressElement analysisMechanical testingCannulated hip screwsFemoral neck fracturesTrabecular failureComputed tomography scanElement failureSingle-leg stanceTriangle formationNeck fractures