Title :
A finite element model of flatfoot (Pes Planus) for improving surgical plan
Author :
Zhongkui Wang ; Imai, Koichi ; Kido, M. ; Ikoma, Kazuya ; Hirai, Shinichi
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Robot., Ritsumeikan Univ., Kusatsu, Japan
Abstract :
Flatfoot is a foot condition caused by the collapse of the medial arch of the foot, and it can result in problems such as severe pain, swelling, abnormal gait, and difficulty walking. Despite being a very common foot deformity, flatfoot is one of the least understood orthopaedic problems, and the opinions regarding its optimal treatment vary widely. In this paper, an FE model of a flatfoot is proposed that is based on CT measurements. Surface meshes of the bones and soft tissue were generated from CT images and then simplified to reduce the node density. A total of 62 ligaments, 9 tendons, and the plantar fascia were modeled manually. Volume meshes of the different components were generated and combined to form the completed flatfoot model. A dynamic FE formulation was derived, and a balanced standing simulation was performed. The model was validated by comparing stress distribution results from the simulation to experimental data.
Keywords :
biomechanics; bone; computerised tomography; deformation; finite element analysis; medical image processing; CT images; CT measurement; FE model; Pes Planus; balanced standing simulation; bones; dynamic FE formulation; finite element model; flatfoot; foot deformity; ligaments; medial arch collapse; orthopaedic problem; plantar fascia; soft tissue; stress distribution; surgical plan; tendons; Bones; Foot; Iron; Ligaments; Mathematical model; Stress; Tendons;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC), 2014 36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
DOI :
10.1109/EMBC.2014.6943723
