A method for subject-specific modelling and optimisation of the cushioning properties of insole materials used in diabetic footwear

Highlights • We developed a new method for the subject specific modelling of the heel pad. • Validation showed it can estimate the pressure reduction achieved by insole materials. • Its purpose is to inform insole material selection on a subject-specific basis. • Altered plantar tissue stiffness or...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Medical engineering & physics 2015-06, Vol.37 (6), p.531-538
Hauptverfasser:	Chatzistergos, Panagiotis E, Naemi, Roozbeh, Chockalingam, Nachiappan
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Computer Simulation Contact analysis Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - rehabilitation Diabetic foot Elasticity Finite element Finite Element Analysis Foot Orthoses Heel - diagnostic imaging Heel-pad Humans Hyperfoam Inverse engineering Models, Biological Plantar pressure Plantar soft tissue Precision Medicine - methods Pressure Radiology Ultrasonography Ultrasound indentation
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Zusammenfassung:	Highlights • We developed a new method for the subject specific modelling of the heel pad. • Validation showed it can estimate the pressure reduction achieved by insole materials. • Its purpose is to inform insole material selection on a subject-specific basis. • Altered plantar tissue stiffness or thickness is not important for insole selection. • Subject specific loading is very important for insole material selection.
ISSN:	1350-4533 1873-4030
DOI:	10.1016/j.medengphy.2015.03.009