Abstract Development of novel medical devices for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain
associated with neuro-muscular trigger points requires a model for relating the mechanical …

Understanding of the mechanical properties of skin is crucial in evaluating the performance
of skin-interfacing medical devices. Artificial skin models (ASMs) have rapidly gained …

Patients with transtibial amputation experience ulcers on their residual limb. The loading
between the device and underlying material plays a role in loads transmitted to the skin. The …

Finite element fingertip models are useful tools to assess product ergonomics. While “real
geometry” approaches provide accurate results, developing models requires medical …

Objective. Neural interfaces designed to stimulate or record electrical activity from peripheral
nerves have applications ranging from the electrical modulation of nerve activity as a …

Biomechanical interfaces are mechanical structures that form the connection between a
device and a tissue region, and, through appropriate load transfer, aim to minimize tissue …

Needle insertion is one of the most common procedures in clinical practice. Existing
statistics reveal that success rates of needle insertions can be low, leading to potential …

OBJECTIVE: Deep tissue injury (DTI) is caused by prolonged mechanical loading that
disrupts blood flow and metabolic clearance. A patient simulator that mimics the …

This paper aims to develop and validate a subject-specific framework for modelling the
human hand. This was achieved by combining medical image-based finite element …

In this study, useful methods for active human skeletal muscle material parameter
determination are provided. First, a straightforward approach to the implementation of a …