Armando Ramalho, Miguel Ferraz, Marcelo Gaspar, Carlos Capela. Development of a preliminary finite element model to assess the effects of friction on the residual limb of a transfemoral amputee. Materials Today: Proceedings 33 (2020) 1859-1863. Doi: 10.1016/j.matpr.2020.05199
2214-7853
Title
Development of a preliminary finite element model to assess the effects of friction on the residual limb of a transfemoral amputee
Subject
Finite element analysis Prosthetic liner Interfacial stresss Amputee Patient comfort and health Customized medical devices
Date
2021-01-11T11:11:55Z 2021-01-11T11:11:55Z 2020
Description
The use of numerical modelling tools allows optimizing the development of complex anatomical artefacts, such as customized prostheses for lower limb amputees. These numerical tools make it possible to characterize the interfacial interactions taking place between different parts of the prosthesis and the residual limb. This allows for understanding which rectifications and fittings having to be made on the custom design of the artificial body part without the need for manufacturing and donning prostheses. To such end, current research focused on the development of a preliminary Finite Element Model to assess the effects of friction on the residual limb of a transfemoral amputee, as the friction on the contact between the soft tissues, the liner and the prosthesis of the amputee is of major importance for his/her health and comfort. info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
