High-Flexion Knee Prosthesis: Design and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)

This book highlights the design, modifications, and analysis of knee prosthesis or total knee replacement (TKR) components. CT scan images of a knee joint are extracted by 3D Gens. The model of knee joint is then developed to create 3D model structures using CAD software. The design modifications’ process focuses on the tibial insert component to increase the range of motion. All the design modifications were analyzed using FEA software. The book describes additive manufacturing (AM) in order to fabricate the TKR components using 3D printing techniques such as fused deposition modeling (FDM) and selective laser sintering (SLS). It uses FDM to print the tibial insert with polyamide material. Meanwhile, SLS prints the femoral and tibial components with titanium alloy material. TKR jigs were fabricated by advanced manufacturing process using stainless steel, and compression testing evaluated the deformation when the force is applied vertically to the femoral component. Compression testing results are not discussed as they were used to validate the results of FEA only. The outcomes of FEA were compared with the compression results in terms of deformation.

Iffa Mohd Arrif holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Her research interests include finite element analysis, implant design, and biomedical engineering applications. She is also a registered Graduate Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).

Dr. Solehuddin Shuib is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). He specializes in biomechanics, computational modeling, and advanced engineering design. He is a Professional Engineer (Ir.) registered with BEM and a Technologist (Ts.) under MBOT.

Dr. Amir Radzi Ab Ghani is an Associate Professor at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) with expertise in structural analysis, mechanical design, and finite element analysis. He is a registered Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate under the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).