Faculty Collaboration Database

Multisegmental foot modeling: a review. Crit Rev Biomed Eng 2008;36(2-3):127-81

Date

01/01/2008

Pubmed ID

19740070

DOI

10.1615/critrevbiomedeng.v36.i2-3.30

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-74349121231 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   46 Citations

Abstract

Over the past two decades, a number of multisegmental foot models have been developed in order to characterize foot kinematics. This paper reviews methods of multisegmental foot modeling, technical elements of the models, select clinical applications of the models, and future directions in this area of research. Technical areas discussed include angular derotation mechanisms and capture technology. Models discussed address two-, three-, four-, five-, and nine-segment approaches. Additional models which address foot segments using other definitions, are also discussed. Clinical applications of multisegmental foot models include pathologic gait characterization in rheumatoid arthritis, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, and hallux rigidus. Areas of continued development, including soft tissue artifact and nomenclature, are also discussed.

Author List

Rankine L, Long J, Canseco K, Harris GF

Authors

Karl Canseco MD Research Scientist II in the Orthopaedic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Gerald Harris PhD Director in the Orthopaedic Research Engineering Center (OREC) department at Marquette University

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Computer Simulation
Foot
Foot Joints
Humans
Models, Biological
Muscle Contraction
Muscle, Skeletal
Range of Motion, Articular
Stress, Mechanical