Development of a density-based topology optimization of homogenized lattice structures
... for individualized hip endoprostheses and validation using micro-FE
Recent publication
How can the longevity and effectiveness of a hip implant be improved? A group of researchers from Leipzig, Germany, in collaboration with Professor Dr Dieter Pahr, Head of the Division of Biomechanics at Karl Landsteiner University, have developed a calculation method that can be used to make the prosthesis more similar to the physiological femur. Although the calculation model presented contains simplifications, the differences in stress between the physiological model and the prosthesis in terms of lattice structure and density could be significantly minimised. The method could therefore optimise hip implants for patients. The study has been published in the open access journal Scientific Reports.
Müller, P, Synek, A, Stauß, T, Steinnagel, C, Ehlers, T, Gembarski, PC, Pahr, D & Lachmayer, R 2024, 'Development of a density-based topology optimization of homogenized lattice structures for individualized hip endoprostheses and validation using micro-FE', Scientific Reports, vol. 14, no. 1, 5719, pp. 5719. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-56327-4
Univ.-Prof. DI Dr. Dieter Pahr
Head of
Division of Biomechanics
