Mechanical strain environment controls new bone formation during distraction osteogenesis

Mark Richards, Jeffrey A. Weiss, Eben Alsberg, Takaaki Shibuya, Mitchell B. Schaffler, Steven A. Goldstein, James A. Goulet

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Abstract

An animal model of distraction osteogenesis was used to investigate the effects of altered stresses and strains on tissue development, differentiation, and repair. Osteotomies were performed at 0 and 45 degrees to create different mechanical environments within the distraction gsp. Finite element simulations of functional loading and actual distractions indicated significant changes in the gap deformation field. These differences correlated with significant decreases in new bone volume and changes in trabecular architecture for the 45-degree case.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)377-378
Number of pages2
JournalAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Bioengineering Division (Publication) BED
Volume33
StatePublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes

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