| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5011961 | Computers & Fluids | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The effect of inserted needle on the subcutaneous interstitial flow is studied. Our goal is to describe the physical stress affecting cells during acupuncture needling. The convective Brinkman equations are considered to describe the flow through a fibrous medium. Three-dimensional simulations are carried out by employing an ALE finite element model. Numerical studies illustrate the acute physical stress developed by the implantation of a needle.
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Authors
Yannick Deleuze, Marc Thiriet, Tony W.H. Sheu,