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Subject-specific Musculoskeletal Model for Studying Bone Strain During Dynamic Motion
Published on: April 11, 2018
Biomechanics and computer simulation of the Z-plasty
Erika Kitta1, Masataka Akimoto
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital, Japan.
Introduction:
We compared the results of our computer simulation studies of Z-plasties of different design to those of earlier studies, such as laboratory studies in dogs.
Material And Methods:
The contours of single Z-plasties of different designs on flat surfaces were transferred to finite element analytical software (ADINA version 8.7).
Results:
The lengthening effect was almost proportional to the size of the Z-plasty, but was always less than what was predicted by geometric calculation. The percent gain in length decreased with the number of Z-plasties.
Conclusion:
We used ADINA software analyze the lengthening effects of Z-plasties of different patterns. Our results support those of earlier experiments and should help increase our understanding of Z-plasties of various patterns.