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 …

Evaluating function in the hallux valgus foot following a 12-week minimalist footwear intervention: A pilot computational analysis

L Xiang, Q Mei, A Wang, V Shim, J Fernandez… - Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Hallux valgus is a foot pathological condition showing a lateral deviation of the first
phalange and medial deviation of the first metatarsal. The purpose of the current study was …

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 …

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 …

Effects of plantar fascia stiffness on the internal mechanics of idiopathic pes cavus by finite element analysis: Implications for metatarsalgia

X Cen, Y Song, P Yu, D Sun, J Simon… - Computer Methods in …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Metatarsalgia occurring in individuals with pes cavus is typically associated with abnormal
loading patterns in the forefoot resulting from structural alterations. Simultaneously, the …

Fifth metatarsal jones fractures in the athlete

DA Porter - Foot & Ankle International, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Fifth metatarsal fractures, otherwise known as “Jones” fractures, occur commonly in athletes
and nonathletes alike. While recent occurrence in the popular elite athlete has increased …

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 …

Associations between changes in loading pattern, deformity, and internal stresses at the foot with hammer toe during walking; a finite element approach

M Moayedi, AR Arshi, M Salehi, M Akrami… - Computers in Biology …, 2021 - Elsevier
Over the past decade, Finite Element (FE) modelling has been used as a method to
understand the internal stresses within the diabetic foot. Foot deformities such as hammer …

Biomechanical study of tarsometatarsal joint fusion using finite element analysis

Y Wang, Z Li, M Zhang - Medical engineering & physics, 2014 - Elsevier
Complications of surgeries in foot and ankle bring patients with severe sufferings. Sufficient
understanding of the internal biomechanical information such as stress distribution, contact …