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Table 2 The size and distribution of the weight-bearing area with literature contrast

From: Finite element modeling of proximal femur with quantifiable weight-bearing area in standing position

Literature

Size

Distribution

Wang et al. [9]

1470 mm2 (acetabular)

Dome of acetabular

Greenwald and Haynes [10]

2002 mm2 (containing cartilage)

Dome and anterolateral of the femoral head

Brown and Shaw [11]

1700 mm2

Dome and anterolateral of the femoral head

Our study

1218.63–1871.06 mm2

Dome and anterolateral of the femoral head