BioengineeringJournal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical MaterialsPeer-reviewed
Aging-related mechanical degradation of cortical bone is driven by microstructural changes in addition to porosity
A. F. G. Marty, P. E. F. Barbone, E. F. Morgan
This study models aging-related mechanical degradation of cortical bone by simulating microstructural changes, finding that porosity, fiber ratios, and material properties all contribute to reduced strength and toughness.
DOI 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106029