Reconstruction of Severe Acetabular Bone Defect with 3D Printed Ti6Al4V Augment: A Finite Element Study

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(a) The 3D printed augment was put on the acetabular defect surface fixed with two screws. (b) The general layout with all components and mesh generation was made after setting up all the material properties and interfaces. (c) Fixed constraint boundary conditions were assumed at the sacroiliac joint and pubic symphysis. (d) Simulated vertical reaction load was applied from the bottom of femur.