Finite element analysis of stress around a sternum screw used to prevent sternal dehiscence after heart surgery.

Jutley, R S

Finite element analysis of stress around a sternum screw used to prevent sternal dehiscence after heart surgery. [electronic resource] - Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of engineering in medicine 2002 - 315-21 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

0954-4119

10.1243/09544110260216586 doi


Bone Screws
Cardiac Surgical Procedures--adverse effects
Computer Simulation
Elasticity
Finite Element Analysis
Humans
Models, Biological
Sensitivity and Specificity
Sternum--physiology
Stress, Mechanical
Surgical Wound Dehiscence--etiology