Fig. 1From: A 3D-printed, personalized, biomechanics-specific beta-tricalcium phosphate bioceramic rod system: personalized treatment strategy for patients with femoral shaft non-union based on finite element analysisFemoral model development. a 3D geometric models established in Mimics. b Sampling and surface building for geometry in Geomagic. c Compiling and meshing the fundamental 3D models in HyperMesh. (D) A 15-mm transverse osteotomy plane was made at the mid-end of the femur (168 mm from the lateral femoral condyle) to simulate femoral shaft non-union with bone defectsBack to article page