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.
Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials · Sep 1, 2023Peer-reviewedBioengineering