Abstract:Objective To explore the biomechanical mechanism of dancers with multiple toe arthritis by constructing a three-dimensional finite element model of three full angles and applying gravity to simulate the working condition of dancers standing on their feet. Methods The full-foot CT image was taken after the ankle joint of the study object was fixed by plaster cast, and a three-dimensional finite element model of the whole foot including the soft tissue and joint ligament around the bone and the foot was constructed. The boundary condition was set and the load was applied and carried out. Stress analysis to study the distribution of full-foot stress during the dancer's lame standing. Results The three-dimensional finite element model of the full position of the neutral position, 20° flexion and 40° flexion was established. The results of finite element analysis after loading showed that the forefoot stress was increased to the metatarsophalangeal joint with the increase of the angle of the ankle. Concentration, in which the stress changes of the 2nd and 3rd toes were the largest, the maximum stress of the 2nd metatarsal increased from 4.77 MPa to 34.61 MPa, and the maximum stress of the 2nd proximal phalanx increased from 2.38 MPa to 166.40 MPa, the maximum stress value of the third metatarsal increased from 4.53 MPa to 30.21 MPa, and the maximum stress value of the third proximal phalanx increased from 2.19 MPa to 157.80 MPa. Conclusions The greater the angle at which the dancers stand on their feet, the higher the stress values near the second and third metatarsophalangeal joints. The prolonged lameness of the feet can easily cause the toe arthritis and cause pain in the forefoot.