Validation of finite element analysis for a new external finger fixator to Correct flexion deformity – a preliminary result

Rahman, H.S.A. and Abu Osman, Noor Azuan and Wan Abas, Wan Abu Bakar and Ahmad, T.S. and Ng, E.S. (2008) Validation of finite element analysis for a new external finger fixator to Correct flexion deformity – a preliminary result. In: 4th Kuala Lumpur International Conference on Biomedical Engineering 2008, Vols 1 and 2. IFMBE Proceedings, 1-2 (21). Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2008, Kuala Lumpur, pp. 465-468. ISBN 1680-0737

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to validate of a new external finger fixator components by using finite element analysis (FEA). The new external finger fixator consists of proximal, middle and distal phalanges support sections and means for rigidly connecting each support to a hinge and its corresponding attached to phalanx through the movements of flexion or extension. The results from the analysis found that the entire components of the fixator conform to the performance based on the requirements for general duty (500 N load applied on uniformly distributed load). This analysis shows that the new external fixator is able to restore full function and dynamic range of motion for patients with flexion deformity at the finger joints without failure.

Item Type:	Book Section
Funders:	UNSPECIFIED
Additional Information:	Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Uncontrolled Keywords:	External Finger Fixator, Finite Element Analysis. Flexion Deformity, Phalangeal Bone
Subjects:	R Medicine
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine
Depositing User:	Nor Izzati Ab Razak
Date Deposited:	26 Jan 2012 03:45
Last Modified:	07 Feb 2019 08:50
URI:	http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/2501

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