Smith & Nephew (United Kingdom)
Dernière mise à jour: 25/08/2011
Présentation de la société
With 150 years of experience, UK based Smith & Nephew is an industry leader in orthopedic reconstruction and trauma. Although it operates a number of R&D centers around the world, “the Knee... Plus
The Challenge
To accurately simulate the kinematics of replacement joints and the interaction of biological and manmade materials to improve patient outcomes.
La réponse de Dassault Systèmes
Analysis with Abaqus from the Dassault Systèmes SIMULIA brand allows researchers to accurately predict the performance of replacement joints, plus how they will wear over time.
With 150 years of experience, UK based Smith & Nephew is an industry leader in orthopedic reconstruction and trauma. Although it operates a number of R&D centers around the world, “the Knee Centre is unique because it’s focused solely on research,” says Bernardo Innocenti, M.E., Ph.D., and the center’s Lead Project
The Challenge
To accurately simulate the kinematics of replacement joints and the interaction of biological and manmade materials to improve patient outcomes.
La réponse de Dassault Systèmes
Analysis with Abaqus from the Dassault Systèmes SIMULIA brand allows researchers to accurately predict the performance of replacement joints, plus how they will wear over time.
Bénéfices
Smith & Nephew succeeded in accurately modeling the in vivo contact of the femoral cam and the tibial post for the first time, informing future design refinements and guidance to surgeons.