Validation of patient-specific flatfoot models on finite element analysis
Adult-acquired flatfoot causes various deformities. If a patient-specific foot model can be created using the finite element method, it can be used to study the appropriate surgical technique for each patient. Nine patient-specific flatfoot models were created, and loading simulations were performed. To validate the models, the patients' weight-bearing radiographs were compared with the parameters of the models. The CCC values ranged from 0.917 to 0.993 , all exceeding the moderate threshold according to the McBride criteria. Our model reproduces the biomechanics of a patient's foot under loading conditions, which may be useful for investigating patient-specific surgical procedures.
Authors
- Shinichi Hirai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6076-0237)
- Masaki Tanaka
- Naoki Okubo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9405-8462)
- Yasutaka Sotozono
- Kazuya Ikoma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5537-307X)
- Kan Imai
- Zhongkui Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4037-3306)
- Masahiro Maki
- Masamitsu Kido (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6883-1228)
- Yumiko Kobayashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4578-6743)
- Kenji Takahashi
Institutions
- Ritsumeikan University (JP)
- Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Computer Methods in Biomechanics & Biomedical Engineering
- Published
- 2024-10-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2024.2417228
- Primary Topic
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science