Subject-specific material properties of the heel pad: An inverse finite element analysis

• Published in: Journal of biomechanics Vol. 165; p. 112016
• Main Authors: Isvilanonda, Vara, Li, Ellen Y., Williams, Evan D., Cavanagh, Peter R., Haynor, David R., Chu, Baocheng, Ledoux, William R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2024; Elsevier Limited
• Subjects: Biomechanical Phenomena; Bones; Calcaneus; Deformation; Diabetes; Diabetes Mellitus; Elasticity; Experiments; Finite Element Analysis; Finite element method; Foot; Heel - physiology; Heels; Humans; Hyperelastic; Kinematics; Magnetic resonance imaging; Material properties; Mathematical models; Medical imaging; Models, Biological; Muscles; Plantar soft tissue; Plantar ulcers; Skin; Soft tissues; Software; Strain hardening; Stress, Mechanical; Subject-specific; Ulcers; Unloading; Vertical forces; United States > US; Plantar soft tissue; Hyperelastic; Finite element analysis; Subject-specific; Foot

Individuals with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing foot ulcers. To better understand internal soft tissue loading and potential treatment options, subject-specific finite element (FE) foot models have been used. However, existing models typically lack subject-specific soft tissue material...