Case Study
Fatigue evaluation for femoral stems of two total hip replacement implants
SUCCESS STORY © 2015 Detroit Engineered Products(DEP), 850 East Long Lake Rd., Troy, Michigan 48085, USA The Challenge The client approached DEP consultants with two goals in mind: 1. Generation of 3D CAD models for implants based of manufacturing drawings 2. The fatigue evaluation of the implants. 'Total Hip Replacement' (THR) implants are prescribed for osteoarthritis, one of the most common and severe joint inflictions. As a load bearing implant, it is critical to ensure that the implant is able to withstand the load for sufficient duration. Fatigue evaluation for About the Client The client is a pioneer in the manufacturing and distribution of superlative orthopedic implants in India including e