Standard Test Method for Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of Metallic Orthopaedic Total Knee Femoral Components under Closing Conditions
Describes standardized test methods for finite element analysis (FEA) for estimating the static stresses and strains on total knee femoral components. This test method is applied to assess and identify worst-case scenarios within a family of implant sizes, and to provide guidance for physical testing, device design, material selection, and manufacturing variables.
