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COMPUTATIONAL ANALYSIS OF HIP PROSTHESIS: IMPACT OF SHAPE AND MATERIAL ON MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE


DOI: 10.5937/jaes0-55883 
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Nishant Nikam
Aeronautical & Automobile Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, India

Satish Shenoy B
Aeronautical & Automobile Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, India

Laxmikant G Keni
Aeronautical & Automobile Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, India

Sawan Shetty
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, India

Shyamasunder Bhat N
Department of Orthopedics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, India

Chethan K N
Aeronautical & Automobile Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, India

Hip implants play a crucial role in restoring mobility and reducing pain in patients with hip joint disorders. The design and material selection of the implant stem significantly influence its mechanical performance and longevity. This study presents a comparative finite element analysis of circular and rectangular hip implant stems to evaluate their structural behavior under static loading conditions. The implant stems were modeled using CREO 11.0 and analyzed using Ansys 2023 R2, with a load of 2300 N applied to simulate real-world conditions. Two materials—Cobalt Chromium (CoCr) and Ti–6Al–4V alloys—were considered to assess their mechanical properties. The results indicate that rectangular stems exhibited lower total deformation, von Mises stress, and strain compared to circular stems, making them structurally superior. Among the materials analyzed, CoCr demonstrated better mechanical performance, reducing stress concentration and potential failure risks. Additionally, metal-on-metal (MoM) configurations showed enhanced durability over metal-on-polyethylene (MoPE). These findings suggest that a rectangular CoCr stem in a MoM configuration is optimal for improving implant longevity and reducing revision surgery rates. The study underscores the importance of optimized implant geometry and material selection in total hip arthroplasty. Future research should explore dynamic loading conditions and patient-specific implant designs to enhance clinical outcomes further.

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The authors would like to thank the Department of Aeronautical and Automobile Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy, Manipal for the computing resources provided to carry out this research work.

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