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Application of finite element method in flat foot deformity

Research Project

Project/Area Number 26860404
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)

Allocation TypeMulti-year Fund
Research Field Medical Physics and Radiological Technology
Research InstitutionKyoto Prefectural University of Medicine

Principal Investigator

Imai Kan  京都府立医科大学, 医学(系)研究科(研究院), 併任助教 (60719839)

Project Period (FY) 2014-04-01 – 2017-03-31
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2016)
Budget Amount *help
¥3,770,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥870,000)
Fiscal Year 2016: ¥1,170,000 (Direct Cost: ¥900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥270,000)
Fiscal Year 2015: ¥1,170,000 (Direct Cost: ¥900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥270,000)
Fiscal Year 2014: ¥1,430,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,100,000、Indirect Cost: ¥330,000)
Keywords有限要素 / 足部・足関節 / 扁平足 / 足部足関節 / 荷重 / CT
Outline of Final Research Achievements

Despite being a very common foot deformity, flatfoot is one of the least understood orthopaedic problems, and the opinions regarding its optimal treatment vary widely. We reported that an FE model of a flatfoot is proposed that is based on CT measurements. Surface meshes of the bones and soft tissue were generated from CT images and then simplified to reduce the node density. A total of 62 ligaments, 9 tendons, and the plantar fascia were modeled manually. Volume meshes of the different components were generated and combined to form the completed flatfoot model. A dynamic FE formulation was derived, and a balanced standing simulation was performed. The model was validated by comparing stress distribution results from the simulation to experimental data.
Lateral column lengthening or medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy was performed in patients with flat foot deformity. We cleared that the change of the stress distribution compared between before and after surgery using FE model.

Report

(4 results)
  • 2016 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report ( PDF )
  • 2015 Research-status Report
  • 2014 Research-status Report
  • Research Products

    (6 results)

All 2016 2015 2014

All Journal Article (2 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 2 results,  Open Access: 1 results,  Acknowledgement Compliant: 2 results) Presentation (4 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 1 results)

  • [Journal Article] Joint space width of the tibiotalar joint in the healthy foot.2015

    • Author(s)
      Imai K, Ikoma K, Kido M, Maki M, Fujiwara H, Arai Y, Oda R, Tokunaga D, Inoue N, Kubo T.
    • Journal Title

      Journal of Foot and Ankle Research

      Volume: 8 Issue: 1 Pages: 26-26

    • DOI

      10.1186/s13047-015-0086-5

    • Related Report
      2015 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access / Acknowledgement Compliant
  • [Journal Article] A finite element model of flatfoot (Pes Planus) for improving surgical plan.2014

    • Author(s)
      Zhongkui Wang, Imai K, Kido M, Ikoma K, Hirai S.
    • Journal Title

      Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc.

      Volume: Aug Pages: 844-7

    • DOI

      10.1109/embc.2014.6943723

    • Related Report
      2014 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Acknowledgement Compliant
  • [Presentation] Metarsus Primus elevatus exact in hallux valgus in pes planus2016

    • Author(s)
      今井 寛
    • Organizer
      第6回アジア足の外科学会・学術集会
    • Place of Presentation
      Nara, Nara, Japan
    • Year and Date
      2016-11-20
    • Related Report
      2016 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] 扁平足および外反母趾の内側楔状骨ー第1中足骨間の不安定性に関する検討2016

    • Author(s)
      今井 寛
    • Organizer
      第41回日本足の外科学会学術集会
    • Place of Presentation
      奈良市 奈良県 日本
    • Year and Date
      2016-11-18
    • Related Report
      2016 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 3次元再構築画像を用いた足関節底背屈における足関節裂隙の変化2014

    • Author(s)
      今井 寛
    • Organizer
      日本足の外科学会
    • Place of Presentation
      宮崎市
    • Year and Date
      2014-11-13 – 2014-11-14
    • Related Report
      2014 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] A finite element model of flatfoot (Pes Planus) for improving surgical plan.2014

    • Author(s)
      Zhongkui Wang
    • Organizer
      2014EMBC
    • Place of Presentation
      Chikago, USA
    • Year and Date
      2014-08-26 – 2014-08-30
    • Related Report
      2014 Research-status Report

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Published: 2014-04-04   Modified: 2018-03-22  

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