Progress in finite element analysis of meniscus.
10.3969/j.issn.1003-0034.2019.05.019
- Author:
Bo JIN
1
,
2
;
Yun-Gen HU
3
;
Lei HAN
3
Author Information
1. Xiaoshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou 311200, Zhejiang, China
2. 281903251@qq.com.
3. Xiaoshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou 311200, Zhejiang, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Biomechanics;
Finite element analysis;
Meniscus;
Review literature
- MeSH:
Biomechanical Phenomena;
Finite Element Analysis;
Humans;
Knee Injuries;
Menisci, Tibial;
Meniscus;
Models, Biological;
Tibial Meniscus Injuries
- From:
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
2019;32(5):485-488
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The meniscus biomechanics is one of the hottest areas in medical research. Finite element analysis(FEA) provides a new method for biomechanical studies. Using the FEA, the stress force and strain distribution characteristics of the normal meniscus can be analysed by establishing the finite element model of the meniscus and utilizing finite element softwares. In addition, the finite simulation of the meniscus tears, meniscectomy, and knee tissue injury can assess the changes of meniscus biomechanical properties. These research results provide theoretical basis of biomechanics to prevent and treat knee joint injuries. However, the finite element analysis method has its limitations, future research will be aimed at establishing high quality finite element models, making the models offer more authentic simulations of the meniscus anatomy, and ensuring the FEA could be applied to research a variety of knee injuries.
