SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1989
STP10362S

Calculation and Experimental Analysis of Forces and Stresses in Intramedullary Nail Models

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One open cylindrical tube made from shape memory alloy of 55% nickel and 45% titanium (NiTi) was tested. The activated total radial force was measured between rigid plates, when the tube was heated by hot water. Three NiTi tubes of 10-mm length were inserted into biomechanical equivalent aluminum tubes and heated in order to measure the deformation of the model tubes. Photoelastic tests were performed on three NiTi tube specimens, 2.5 mm in length, which had been inserted into biomechanical equivalent Araldite disks of 10-mm thickness. All tests were evaluated by combining the results with calculations on slender circular rings and were transmitted to natural bone tubes. The results show activated stresses between 15 and 30 N/mm2 in real bone and therefore no dangerous stress states.

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Baumgart, F
Ruhr University, Bochum, Federal Republic of Germany
Becker, HJ
Krupp Forschungsinstitut, Essen, Federal Republic of Germany
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Developed by Committee: F04
Pages: 10–19
DOI: 10.1520/STP10362S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5073-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-1181-3