Finite element analysis to determine the effect of monolimb flexibility on structural strength and interaction between residual limb and prosthetic socket | QUT ePrints QUT Home Contact Home Browse About Login Finite element analysis to determine the effect of monolimb flexibility on structural strength and interaction between residual limb and prosthetic socket Lee, Winson, Zhang, Ming, Boone, David, & Contoyannis, Bill (2004) Finite element analysis to determine the effect of monolimb flexibility on structural strength and interaction between residual limb and prosthetic socket. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 41(6A), pp. 775-786. Preview PDF (305kB) 2952_1.pdf. Description Monolimb refers to a kind of transtibial prostheses having the socket and shank molded into one piece of thermoplastic material. One of its characteristics is that the shank is made of a material that can deform during walking, which can simulate ankle joint motion to some extent. Changes in shank geometry can alter the stress distribution within the monolimb and at the residual limb-socket interface and, respectively, affect the deformability and structural integrity of the prosthesis and comfort perceived by amputees. This paper describes the development of a finite-element model for the study of the structural behavior of monolimbs with different shank designs and the interaction between the limb and socket during walking. The von Mises stress distributions in monolimbs with different shank designs at different walking phases are reported. With the use of distortion energy theory, possible failure was predicted. The effect of the stiffness of the monolimb shanks on the stress distribution at the limb-socket interface was studied. The results show a trend-the peak stress applied to the limb was lowered as the shank stiffness decreased. This information is useful for future monolimb optimization. Impact and interest: 30 citations in Scopus 25 citations in Web of Science® Search Google Scholar™ Citation counts are sourced monthly from Scopus and Web of Science® citation databases. These databases contain citations from different subsets of available publications and different time periods and thus the citation count from each is usually different. Some works are not in either database and no count is displayed. Scopus includes citations from articles published in 1996 onwards, and Web of Science® generally from 1980 onwards. Citations counts from the Google Scholar™ indexing service can be viewed at the linked Google Scholar™ search. Notify us of incorrect data How to use citation counts More information Full-text downloads: 889 since deposited on 19 Dec 2005 69 in the past twelve months Full-text downloads displays the total number of times this work’s files (e.g., a PDF) have been downloaded from QUT ePrints as well as the number of downloads in the previous 365 days. The count includes downloads for all files if a work has more than one. More statistics... ID Code: 2952 Item Type: Contribution to Journal (Journal Article) Refereed: Yes Measurements or Duration: 12 ISSN: 0748-7711 Pure ID: 34215310 Divisions: Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering ?? 1411 ?? Copyright Owner: Consult author(s) regarding copyright matters Copyright Statement: This work is covered by copyright. Unless the document is being made available under a Creative Commons Licence, you must assume that re-use is limited to personal use and that permission from the copyright owner must be obtained for all other uses. If the document is available under a Creative Commons License (or other specified license) then refer to the Licence for details of permitted re-use. It is a condition of access that users recognise and abide by the legal requirements associated with these rights. If you believe that this work infringes copyright please provide details by email to qut.copyright@qut.edu.au Deposited On: 19 Dec 2005 00:00 Last Modified: 23 Aug 2021 15:21 Export: EndNote | Dublin Core | BibTeX Repository Staff Only: item control page Home Browse research About CRICOS No. 00213J ABN 83 791 724 622 Accessibility Copyright Disclaimer Privacy Right to Information
