Numerical simulation of stress distribution of a Femur-Menisci-Tibia bone during normal standing, normal walking, and standing with a cane

A. PrommaratA. KammaneeT. PuapansawatF. ChamchodMahidol UniversityPrince of Songkla University2018-11-092018-11-092014-01-01IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. Vol.2015-January, (2014), 409-4132157362X215736112-s2.0-84988268548https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/33551© 2014 IEEE. This paper proposes a mathematical model of stress distribution of a Femur-Menisci-Tibia (F-M-T) bone in three-dimensional spaces of a person with 90kg body weight during normal standing, normal walking, and standing with a cane. Numerical simulation based on the finite element (FE) method is carried out. Our results suggest that the Von Mises stress of menisci during standing with a cane is lowest while the stress during normal standing is highest among three activities. Our study highlights that a cane can reduce the Von Mises stress and help prevent bone damage in a patient.Mahidol UniversityBusiness, Management and AccountingEngineeringNumerical simulation of stress distribution of a Femur-Menisci-Tibia bone during normal standing, normal walking, and standing with a caneConference PaperSCOPUS10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058670