Keywords: shape memory alloy; umbrella-shaped; numerical model; femoral head; implant 1. Introduction Osteonecrosis is a dangerous disease appearing in young patients aged between 30 to 40 years [1]. If this disease is not effectively treated, it leads to femoral head decay and will cause the...
If the user decides to include CLNs, the generator will insert CLNs modelled with an oval shape, size ranging from 1.0 to 25.0 mm in its major axis, and two regions: an external region of perinodal adipose tissue, and an interior of the CLN itself [27]. In order to customize the ...