“…Finite-element modelling is a well-known and useful tool for quantitative evaluation of biomechanical performance of tissues, organs and articular joints (Wilson et al, 2005;Stolk et al, 2003;Peñ a et al, 2007;Rodríguez et al, 2008), particularly in the foot (Cheung et al, 2005;Gefen, 2002Gefen, , 2003Bandak et al, 2001;García-Aznar et al, 2007, 2009). It has been used specifically for preoperative planning and surgery assessment in many different applications (Peñ a et al, 2006;Raminaraka et al, 2005;Gó mezBenito et al, 2005).…”