Journal article
Finite element modelling of low-speed femur reaming using reamers with irregular tooth spacing
Abstract
Reaming of the cancellous bone of the femur is performed in certain orthopaedic procedures, in order to accommodate insertion of implants such as intramedullary nails. In such processes, the reamers spin at a maximum of 250rev/min resulting in low-frequency vibrations, which can result in the formation of multicornered holes or non-cylindrical holes. These non-cylindrical holes can lead to improper fixation, which increases healing duration. …
Authors
Towfighian S; Behdinan K; Papini M; Saghir Z; Zalzal P; de Beer J
Journal
Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 318, No. 4-5, pp. 868–883
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
December 2008
DOI
10.1016/j.jsv.2008.04.043
ISSN
0022-460X