Finite Element Analysis of Bone Remodeling. Implementation of a Remodeling Algorithm in MATLAB and ANSYS

The thesis focuses on the mathematical modeling and simulation of adaptive bone remodeling, utilizing finite element methods (FEM) in MATLAB and ANSYS. It explores the material properties of cortical and trabecular bone, alongside a historical overview of remodeling theories and numerical approaches. The implementation and validation of the bone remodeling algorithm are detailed, culminating in its application to a 2D finite element model of the human proximal femur. The study emphasizes strain energy density as the mechanical stimulus driving the remodeling process.