Language

English

Publication Date

1-1-2025

Journal

Frontiers in Medicine

DOI

10.3389/fmed.2025.1606989

PMID

40951000

PMCID

PMC12426243

PubMedCentral® Posted Date

8-29-2025

PubMedCentral® Full Text Version

Post-print

Abstract

Finite element modeling (FEM) is a critical tool in biomechanics and biomedical engineering, offering valuable insights where in vivo or ex vivo investigations are not possible. This review specifically highlights the diverse applications of FEM within obstetrics and gynecology through a comprehensive analysis of the literature. We explore the past use of FEM in analyzing complications affecting pelvic floor structures, urinary continence, and reproduction. The potential contributions of FEM in addressing these challenges are summarized and future directions for its application in obstetrics and gynecology are highlighted.

Keywords

pelvic floor, computational modeling, incontinence, pelvic floor dysfunction, vagina, uterus, labor

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yes

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