3-d finite element model development for biomechanics: a software demonstration

摘要

Finite element analysis is becoming an increasingly important part of biomechanics and orthopedic research, as computational resources become more powerful, and data handling algorithms become more sophisticated. Today, we have the resources to model fully three-dimensional, nonlinear, multi-tissue, and even multi-joint systems. The authors present the process of developing these kinds of finite element models, using human hand and knee examples, and demonstrate their software tools.