Metatarsal geometry and the indication for stress fractures

C. G. Bargoud, C. J. Gatt, N. A. Langrana

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Abstract

The present study analyzes the effect of changes in the geometry of the metatarsals (MT) on the incidence of MT stress fractures. Patient specific MT geometries were extracted from x-rays. Stresses in MT's were computed using bending theory and compared with the incidence for stress fractures. Results showed that MT cross-sectional area plays a profound role in stress fracture incidence.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2015 41st Annual Northeast Biomedical Engineering Conference, NEBEC 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479983605
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2 2015
Event2015 41st Annual Northeast Biomedical Engineering Conference, NEBEC 2015 - Troy, United States
Duration: Apr 17 2015Apr 19 2015

Publication series

Name2015 41st Annual Northeast Biomedical Engineering Conference, NEBEC 2015

Other

Other2015 41st Annual Northeast Biomedical Engineering Conference, NEBEC 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTroy
Period4/17/154/19/15

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biotechnology
  • Cancer Research
  • Cell Biology
  • Molecular Medicine
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Control and Systems Engineering

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