Abstract
Over the past two decades finite element (FE) analysis has become a popular tool for researchers seeking to simulate the biomechanics of the healthy and diabetic foot. The primary aims of these simulations have been to improve our understanding of the foot's complicated mechanical loading in health and disease and to inform interventions designed to prevent plantar ulceration, a major complication of diabetes. This article provides a systematic review and summary of the findings from FE analysis-based computational simulations of the diabetic foot.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e109994 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | PLoS ONE |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Oct 2014 |
Keywords
- finite element analysis
- diabetic foot
- foot