Fluid flow in the self-optimised structure of compact bone

Theo H. Smit, Jacques M. Huyghe

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Abstract

Compact bone is a well-organised, multi-level porous structure. Strain-derived fluid flow likely steers the activity of cells within the bone matrix, which in turn orchestrate the concerted activity of bone resorbing and bone forming cells at the surface. We present a model of the strain-driven bone remodelling proces, which could explain the mechanically optimised structure of compact bone.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIUTAM Symposium on Physicochemical and Electromechanical Interactions in Porous Media
Pages299-305
Number of pages7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameSolid Mechanics and its Applications
Volume125
ISSN (Print)0925-0042

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