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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5
pubmed:dateCreated
2000-12-13
pubmed:abstractText
The stiffness characteristics of plastic ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are studied through finite element modelling and stress analysis. Particular attention is given to the modelling and prediction of non-linear AFO behaviour, which has been frequently observed in previous experimental studies but not fully addressed analytically. Both large deformation effects and material non-linearity are included in the formulation and their individual influence on results assessed. The finite element program is subsequently applied to the simulation of a series of tests designed to investigate the relation between AFO trimline location and stiffness for moderate and large rotations. Through careful consideration and identification of key modelling parameters, the developed finite element solution proves to be a reliable and effective alternative means of assessing variations of a typical plastic AFO design so that particular patient requirements could be met, in the long term.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0954-4119
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
214
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
527-39
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-6-8
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed-meshheading:11109861-Activities of Daily Living, pubmed-meshheading:11109861-Ankle, pubmed-meshheading:11109861-Artificial Limbs, pubmed-meshheading:11109861-Bias (Epidemiology), pubmed-meshheading:11109861-Computer Simulation, pubmed-meshheading:11109861-Elasticity, pubmed-meshheading:11109861-Equipment Failure Analysis, pubmed-meshheading:11109861-Finite Element Analysis, pubmed-meshheading:11109861-Foot, pubmed-meshheading:11109861-Humans, pubmed-meshheading:11109861-Leg, pubmed-meshheading:11109861-Nonlinear Dynamics, pubmed-meshheading:11109861-Orthotic Devices, pubmed-meshheading:11109861-Predictive Value of Tests, pubmed-meshheading:11109861-Prosthesis Design, pubmed-meshheading:11109861-Range of Motion, Articular, pubmed-meshheading:11109861-Rotation, pubmed-meshheading:11109861-Sensitivity and Specificity
pubmed:year
2000
pubmed:articleTitle
Assessment of the non-linear behaviour of plastic ankle foot orthoses by the finite element method.
pubmed:affiliation
School of Engineering Sciences, University of Southampton, UK.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article