Research progress of finite element method in the biomechanics of the orbit
10.3980/j.issn.1672-5123.2024.1.12
- VernacularTitle:有限元方法在眼眶生物力学中的应用进展
- Author:
Zexi SANG
1
,
2
,
3
;
Jinhai YU
1
,
2
,
3
;
Qihua XU
1
,
2
,
3
;
Yaohua WANG
1
,
2
,
3
;
Hongfei LIAO
1
,
2
,
3
Author Information
1. Affiliated Eye Hospital of Nanchang University
2. Jiangxi Clinical Research Center for Ophthalmic Disease
3. Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Ophthalmology, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
finite element;
orbital disease;
biomechanics;
three-dimensional reconstruction;
orbital fracture
- From:
International Eye Science
2024;24(1):62-66
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The finite element method(FEM)is a widely employed mathematical technique in mechanical research that divides an object into discrete and interacting finite elements. Medically, finite element analysis(FEA)enables the simulation of biomechanical experiments that are challenging to conduct. Orbital surgery poses significant challenges to ophthalmologists due to its inherent difficulty and steep learning curve. FEM enables the simulation and analysis of the mechanical properties of orbital tissue, offering a novel approach for diagnosing and treating orbital-related diseases. With technological advancements, FEM has significantly matured in the diagnosis and treatment of orbital diseases, becoming a popular area of research in orbital biomechanics. This paper reviewed the latest advancements in orbital FEM, encompassing the development of orbital FEA models, simulation of orbital structure, and its application in orbital-related diseases. Additionally, the limitations of FEM and future research directions are also discussed. As a digital tool for auxiliary diagnosis and treatment, orbital FEA will progressively unlock its potential for diagnosing and treating orbital diseases alongside technological advancements.
