Influence of altered geometry and material properties on tissue stress distribution under load in tendinopathic Achilles tendons – A subject-specific finite element analysis - Shim, Vickie B.; Hansen, Wencke; Newsham-West, Richard; Nuri, Leila; Obst, Steven; Pizzolato, Claudio; Lloyd, David G.; Barrett, Rod S. (Journal of biomechanics, 2019)
Keywords: Achilles tendon; Ankle; Contraction; Cross-sectional area; Finite element method; Geometry; Isometric; Load distribution (forces); Material properties; Mathematical models; Mechanical properties; Modulus of elasticity; Muscle contraction; Strain; Stress concentration; Stress distribution; Studies; Tendinopathy; Tendons; Ultrasonic imaging; Ultrasound; von Mises; Young’s modulus; United States--US; Young’s modulus; Tendinopathy; Cross-sectional area; Ultrasound; von Mises; Strain