Open AccessKey considerations for finite element modelling of the residuum–prosthetic socket interface
Author(s) -
Joshua Steer,
Peter R. Worsley,
Martin Browne,
Alexander Dickinson
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
prosthetics and orthotics international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.729
H-Index - 52
eISSN - 1746-1553
pISSN - 0309-3646
DOI - 10.1177/0309364620967781
Subject(s) - finite element method , hyperelastic material , computer science , parametric statistics , interface (matter) , stiffness , structural engineering , engineering , mathematics , statistics , bubble , maximum bubble pressure method , parallel computing
Finite element modelling has long been proposed to support prosthetic socket design. However, there is minimal detail in the literature to inform practice in developing and interpreting these complex, highly nonlinear models.