Minimizing Stress Shielding and Cement Damage in Cemented Femoral Component of a Hip Prosthesis through Computational Design Optimization

Figure 1

The intact femur bone was cut at its proximal part to allow for insertion of the implant. The geometry of the implant was deducted from the bulk cement represented and fixed length of the void inside the cortical bone. The implant and updated cement geometry were then aligned with the axis of the cortical bone and a femur-cement-implant construct was formed.