Finite-element analysis-based design and efficacy assessment of a three-dimensional anisotropic heel cushioning pad for diabetic foot management
FEA revealed that heel cushioning pads with tailored elastic moduli can significantly reduce peak stresses, with diminishing benefits observed beyond certain thresholds. These findings suggest that selecting materials with elastic moduli just before the plateau could yield the most effective cushioning for DFU prevention, offering valuable insights for industrial applications.
Authors
- Ming Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1927-5667)
- Sheng Lu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7532-8981)
- G.L. Zhang
- Lei Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1420-7048)
- Xing-Xi Hu
- Xiong‐gang Yang
Institutions
- Kunming University of Science and Technology (CN)
- Yunnan University (CN)
- First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
- Published
- 2025-11-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1694935
- Primary Topic
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00