Abstract
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.
Highlights
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
This review considered original research studies that utilised FE models of the foot or part of the foot to simulate function, tissue behaviour, or structural deformities associated with the diabetic foot
Several FE studies have provided estimates of external and internal soft tissue loading, and suggested that internal stresses may often be considerably larger than those measured at the plantar surface and are proportionally greater in the diabetic foot compared to controls
Summary
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
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