title: Primary analysis of the first ray using a 3-dimension finite element foot model.
abstract: A three-dimensional accurate foot model including bones, cartilages, ligaments and tendons was developed from 3D reconstruction of CT images. The model was used to analyze stress-strain of the joint between the first metatarsal and the medial cuneiform and to study the relationship of the range of motion of the first ray and hallux valgus.
authors.affiliation: Inst. of Life Quality via Mech. Eng., Shanghai Jiao Tong Univ.
authors.forename: Tao
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kai
authors.forename: Wang
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Cheng-Tao
authors.forename: Wang
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Dong-Mei
authors.forename: Wang
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Xu