Development of a finite element based model for the thermal assessment of transtibial prosthetic liners

Transtibial or below-knee prosthesis are known to have difficulty releasing heat, which can lead to prolonged, elevated residual limb skin temperatures inside the prosthesis and thermal discomfort. In this preliminary study, a thermal finite element analysis of a simplified, transtibial residual limb model was performed to investigate the temperature distribution of the residual limb at rest.