Establishing the biomechanical properties of the pelvic soft tissues through an inverse finite element analysis using magnetic resonance imaging

• Published in: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of engineering in medicine Vol. 230; no. 4; p. 298
• Main Authors: Silva, M E T, Brandão, S, Parente, M P L, Mascarenhas, T, Natal Jorge, R M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.04.2016
• Subjects: Adult; Biomechanical Phenomena - physiology; Female; Finite Element Analysis; Humans; Imaging, Three-Dimensional - methods; Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods; Pelvic Floor - diagnostic imaging; Pelvic Floor - physiology; pelvic floor muscles; material constants; Soft tissues; inverse finite element analysis

The mechanical characteristics of the female pelvic floor are relevant when explaining pelvic dysfunction. The decreased elasticity of the tissue often causes inability to maintain urethral position, also leading to vaginal and rectal descend when coughing or defecating as a response to an increase...