Finite-element analysis to determine effect of monolimb flexibility on structural strength and interaction between residual limb and prosthetic socket

Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development

Volumn 41, Issue 6 A, 2004, Pages 775-786

  Lee, Winson C C ^b   Zhang, Ming ^a   Boone, David A ^b   Contoyannis, Bill ^b  

^a HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY   (Hong Kong)

^b NONE

Author keywords

Finite element analysis; Interface pressure; Interface shear stress; Monolimb; Shank flexibility; Structural integrity; Transtibial prosthesis

Indexed keywords

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; INTERFACES (MATERIALS); JOINT PROSTHESES; OPTIMIZATION; STIFFNESS; STRESS CONCENTRATION; THERMOPLASTICS;

DISTORTION ENERGY THEORY; LIMB-SOCKET INTERFACE; MONOLIMB OPTIMIZATION; MONOLIMB SHANKS;

BIOLOGICAL ORGANS;

ADULT; ARTICLE; BELOW KNEE AMPUTATION; BELOW KNEE PROSTHESIS; BIOMECHANICS; CASE REPORT; FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS; GAIT; GEOMETRY; HEEL; HUMAN; LEG MOVEMENT; LEG PROSTHESIS; LIMB PROSTHESIS; LOADING TEST; MODEL; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PROSTHESIS; SHEAR STRESS; WALKING; YOUNG MODULUS;

AMPUTATION; ARTIFICIAL LIMBS; BIOMECHANICS; FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS; HUMANS; MIDDLE AGED; PROSTHESIS DESIGN;

EID: 12344267761     PISSN: 07487711     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1682/JRRD.2004.01.0003     Document Type: Article

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