Mechanical properties of human cortical bones in upper and lower limbs. Is there any difference?
Résumé
Cortical bone plays a major role in case of fracture of long bones such as radius, femur and tibia. The mechanical properties of bones are related to their daily loadings. It is assumed that upper limbs (non-load-bearing bones) and lower limbs (load-bearing bones) in humans have different mechanical and structural properties. To have a deeper insight into the mechanical characteristics and structural features of human cortical bones, the goal of the present study was to consider paired anatomical specimens from upper and lower limbs.