Fig. 3From: Modular hemipelvic endoprosthesis with a sacral hook: a finite element studyStress distribution of the pelvis reconstructed using a prosthesis without a sacral hook under different conditions. a Stress distribution when the prosthesis was well fixed, max = 291 MPa. b Stress distribution when aseptic loosening of the sacral connection component occurred, max = 310 MPaBack to article page