Comparison of Various Functionally Graded Femoral Prostheses by Finite Element Analysis

Table 2

Normal walking-frame of maximum contact force [32, 33].

Force (N)				Acts at point*
Hip contact	−378	−229.6	−1604.4	P0
Abductor	406	30.1	605.5	P1
Tensor fascia lata, proximal part	50.4	81.2	92.4	P1
Tensor fascia lata, distal part	−3.5	−4.9	−133	P1
Vastus lateralis	−6.3	129.5	−650.3	P2

*Presented in Figure 2.