Original scientific paper

Biomechanical Model of the Diabetic Foot

Ante Agić
Vasilije Nikolić
Budimir Mijović
Uwe Reischl

Abstract

In this work, a two dimensional (2D) finite element foot model was established from magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI) of a male subject. The model comprises first medial planar cross-section through the foot, representing the foot in
standing posture. For specified external load, the stress and strain distribution field under foot structure are determined.
The material characterization of foot structure components are stronger related to diabetic phenomena. The new material
model for soft tissue based on mixture theory is proposed. The linear finite element model replaced by nonlinear
counterpart with segment-to-segment contact element.

Keywords

diabetic foot; biomechanical model; finite element method

Hrčak ID:

27041

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/27041

Publication date:

2.9.2008.

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