Research Article

The Effect of Arch Height and Material Hardness of Personalized Insole on Correction and Tissues of Flatfoot

Table 1

Material mechanical properties and element types of the FE model.

ComponentElement typeYoung’s modulus E (MPa)Poisson’s ratioCross-sectional area (mm2)

Bony structures3D tetrahedra73000.3
Soft tissue3D tetrahedra1.190.48
Plantar fascia3D tetrahedra3500.35290.7
Cartilage3D tetrahedra100.4
LigamentsTension-only truss0~7000.3418.4~260
Skin3D tetrahedra10.4
Plantar support3D hexahedron21,00000.3