Open AccessWhat have studies using finite element analysis taught us about the diabetic foot? A systematic review
Author(s) -
Telfer Scott,
Erdemir Ahmet,
Woodburn James,
Cavanagh Peter R
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of foot and ankle research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.763
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 1757-1146
DOI - 10.1186/1757-1146-7-s1-a82
Subject(s) - finite element method , medicine , biomechanics , psychological intervention , diabetic foot , rehabilitation , foot (prosody) , physical medicine and rehabilitation , systematic review , diabetes mellitus , physical therapy , medical physics , management science , medline , engineering , structural engineering , anatomy , nursing , linguistics , philosophy , endocrinology , political science , law
Background Over the past two decades finite element (FE) analysis has become a popular tool for researchers looking to simulate the biomechanics of the foot in people with diabetes. The ultimate aims of these simulations have been to improve understanding of the complicated nature of mechanical loading and to inform interventions designed to prevent plantar ulceration. This review is intended to provide a systematic review of these FE analysis based computational simulations.