Figure 8
Post-convergence distribution of the ABD in the periprosthetic femur computed with the loading regime E and calculated bone loss in the different ROIs. Here, the ABD distribution in the frontal section of the periprosthetic femur computed with the loading regime E is shown. The initial state (step 1) in the simulation corresponds to the medical situation directly after THA, and the final state represents the results of the simulation after convergence is reached. The periprosthetic femur was subdivided into three regions of interest (ROI), a proximal, a diaphyseal and a distal one. Bone remodelling can mostly be found in the proximal ROI. The computed bone loss in this ROI is 46.2%. In the diaphyseal one, the calculated bone loss averages 7.6% and in the distal region, no bone remodelling and thus no change in the ABD occur.