Purpose: The paper presents computer simulation results of displacement, strain and stresses in the plate used in treatment of the pectus excavatum. Design/methodology/approach: The numerical analysis was performed for selected models of the stabilizing plates made of the Cr-Ni-Mo stainless steel (AISI 316L) and Ti-6Al-4V ELI alloy. Findings: The displacement, strain and stress analyses showed the diverse results depending on the plates geometry and the properties of the applied metallic biomaterial. The numerical analysis shows that stresses in plates didn't exceed the yield point: for the stainless steel R p0,2 min=690 MPa and Ti-6Al-4V ELI - Rp 0,2min =895 MPa. Research limitations/implications: The limitations were connected both with the necessity of simplifications applied to the numerical model and with the established boundary conditions. Practical implications: The obtained results are the basis for the stabilizing plate optimization to ensure favorable conditions for the pectus excavatum treatment. Originality/value: The work presents the displacement-strain-stress characteristics obtained on the basis of the numerical analysis.
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