Computational study of wave propagation in materials with microstructure effect : bone application

• Main Author: Παπαχαραλαμπόπουλος, Αλέξιος
• Other Authors: Πολύζος, Δημοσθένης
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: Fractures; Bones; Mindlin's theory; Κατάγματα; Οστά; Θεωρία του Μίντλιν; Βαθμοελαστική θεωρία; 617.15

Fractures are common at human bones. So, a callus is formed and the procedure of osteogenesis is initiated. Medical doctors need to have a tool that allows them to evaluate the healing procedure without taking X-ray photos every week. Such a variety of tools can be provided by non-destructive ins...