Congenital aplasia of the heel pad
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-237943
Abstract: Congenital aplasia of the heel pad is a descriptive term for a rare anomaly of the foot noted at birth or within the first few years of life. The normal heel pad is a specialised… read more here.
Keywords: congenital aplasia; heel pad; heel; aplasia heel ... See more keywords
Comparison of material properties of heel pad between adults with and without type 2 diabetes history: An in-vivo investigation during gait
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DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.894383
Abstract: Objective This study was aimed to compare the material properties of heel pad between diabetes patients and healthy adults, and investigate the impact of compressive loading history and length of diabetes course on the material… read more here.
Keywords: history; primary thickness; viscous modulus; heel pad ... See more keywords
Optimization Design of the Inner Structure for a Bioinspired Heel Pad with Distinct Cushioning Property
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DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10010049
Abstract: In the existing research on prosthetic footplates, rehabilitation insoles, and robot feet, the cushioning parts are basically based on simple mechanisms and elastic pads. Most of them are unable to provide adequate impact resistance especially… read more here.
Keywords: bioinspired heel; pad; distinct cushioning; heel pad ... See more keywords