Computational models of the foot and ankle for pathomechanics and clinical applications: a review

Y Wang, DWC Wong, M Zhang - Annals of biomedical engineering, 2016 - Springer
Complementary to experimental studies, computational biomechanics has become useful
tool for the understanding of human foot biomechanics and pathomechanics. Its findings …

Finite element modelling of the foot for clinical application: a systematic review

S Behforootan, P Chatzistergos, R Naemi… - Medical engineering & …, 2017 - Elsevier
Over the last two decades finite element modelling has been widely used to give new insight
on foot and footwear biomechanics. However its actual contribution for the improvement of …

Subject-specific finite element modelling of the human foot complex during walking: sensitivity analysis of material properties, boundary and loading conditions

M Akrami, Z Qian, Z Zou, D Howard, CJ Nester… - … and modeling in …, 2018 - Springer
The objective of this study was to develop and validate a subject-specific framework for
modelling the human foot. This was achieved by integrating medical image-based finite …

A three-dimensional finite element foot-ankle model and its personalisation methods analysis

F Mo, Y Li, J Li, S Zhou, Z Yang - International Journal of Mechanical …, 2022 - Elsevier
Foot and ankle injuries are common as a result of overuse or trauma as well as various
pathologies. This study aims to establish a three-dimensional foot-ankle model and …

Computational foot modeling: scope and applications

E Morales-Orcajo, J Bayod… - … Methods in Engineering, 2016 - Springer
The aim of this paper is to provide a general review of the computational models of the
human foot. The field of computational simulation in biomechanics has significantly …

Implementation of controlling strategy in a biomechanical lower limb model with active muscles for coupling multibody dynamics and finite element analysis

F Mo, J Li, M Dan, T Liu, M Behr - Journal of biomechanics, 2019 - Elsevier
Computational biomechanics for human body modeling has generally been categorized into
two separated domains: finite element analysis and multibody dynamics. Combining the …

Design optimization procedure for an orthopedic insole having a continuously variable stiffness/shape to reduce the plantar pressure in the foot of a diabetic patient

E Jafarzadeh, R Soheilifard… - Medical Engineering & …, 2021 - Elsevier
Foot ulcers and lower-limb amputations are among the major problems in diabetic patients.
Orthopedic insoles can reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers in patients through pressure …

Stress distribution of metatarsals during forefoot strike versus rearfoot strike: A finite element study

S Li, Y Zhang, Y Gu, J Ren - Computers in biology and medicine, 2017 - Elsevier
Due to the limitations of experimental approaches, comparison of the internal deformation
and stresses of the human man foot between forefoot and rearfoot landing is not fully …

A methodological framework for detecting ulcers' risk in diabetic foot subjects by combining gait analysis, a new musculoskeletal foot model and a foot finite element …

A Scarton, A Guiotto, T Malaquias, F Spolaor… - Gait & posture, 2018 - Elsevier
Diabetic foot is one of the most debilitating complications of diabetes and may lead to
plantar ulcers. In the last decade, gait analysis, musculoskeletal modelling (MSM) and finite …

A review of finite element models of ligaments in the foot and considerations for practical application

J Zhu, J Forman - Journal of biomechanical …, 2022 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Finite element (FE) modeling has been used as a research tool for investigating underlying
ligaments biomechanics and orthopedic applications. However, FE models of the ligament …