Finite element analysis of the amputated lower limb: A systematic review and recommendations

Highlights • Mobility following lower limb amputation depends on a stable, comfortable prosthesis. • Previous FEA work has evaluated limb-socket loading and soft tissue injury risk. • Several bony anatomy and soft tissue compliance factors are un-investigated. • Advances in sensors and imaging may b...

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Published inMedical engineering & physics Vol. 43; pp. 1 - 18
Main Authors Dickinson, A.S, Steer, J.W, Worsley, P.R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2017
Subjects
Amputation
Artificial Limbs
Deep tissue injury (DTI)
FEA
Finite Element Analysis
Humans
Mechanical Phenomena
Osseointegration
Pressure ulcers
Prosthesis Design
Prosthetics
Radiology
Residual limb
Soft tissue stress
Residual limb
Deep tissue injury (DTI)
FEA
Amputation
Pressure ulcers
Soft tissue stress
Prosthetics
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Summary:Highlights • Mobility following lower limb amputation depends on a stable, comfortable prosthesis. • Previous FEA work has evaluated limb-socket loading and soft tissue injury risk. • Several bony anatomy and soft tissue compliance factors are un-investigated. • Advances in sensors and imaging may benefit tissue characterization and validation. • Future work should consider fully dynamic loading and soft tissue responses. • Involving clinicians in development will promote receptiveness and safe translation.
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ISSN:1350-4533
1873-4030
DOI:10.1016/j.medengphy.2017.02.008