A Dynamic Model of Hip Joint Biomechanics: The Contribution of Soft Tissues

<figure class="figure-group responsive"><div class="sub-figure" id="a"><object data="https://static.hindawi.com/articles/aorth/volume-2019/5804642/figures/5804642.fig.003a.svgz" name="5804642.fig.003a" type="image/svg+xml"></object><div class="fig-label">(a) Traditional press fit loading of the femur showing diaphyseal hypertrophy and proximal stress shielding</div></div><div class="sub-figure" id="b"><object data="https://static.hindawi.com/articles/aorth/volume-2019/5804642/figures/5804642.fig.003b.svgz" name="5804642.fig.003b" type="image/svg+xml"></object><div class="fig-label">(b) Proximal femoral loading with a stem design based on the dynamic model of the hip showing bone preservation and no abnormal diaphyseal bone formation</div></div></figure>

<p>2-year stress distribution within the femur as a consequence of stem design.</p>

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Figure 3: A Dynamic Model of Hip Joint Biomechanics: The Contribution of Soft Tissues 