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View article: Comparative analysis of the effects of blade plate retention versus removal on paediatric bone remodelling following proximal femoral osteotomy
Comparative analysis of the effects of blade plate retention versus removal on paediatric bone remodelling following proximal femoral osteotomy Open
Introduction The decision to retain or remove blade plate implants after proximal femoral osteotomy (PFO) in paediatric patients remains contentious. While retention provides ongoing support, it increases stress shielding, potentially hind…
View article: Evaluation of boundary conditions for predicting femoral bone-implant mechanics during gait in the absence of comprehensive medical imaging
Evaluation of boundary conditions for predicting femoral bone-implant mechanics during gait in the absence of comprehensive medical imaging Open
Finite element analysis (FEA) is nowadays a pivotal tool in orthopaedic research for personalized virtual surgery planning. Despite its widespread use, a comprehensive evaluation of the effect of boundary conditions on the simulation of ph…
View article: Simulated effects of surgical corrections on bone-implant micromotion and implant stresses in paediatric proximal femoral osteotomy
Simulated effects of surgical corrections on bone-implant micromotion and implant stresses in paediatric proximal femoral osteotomy Open
Furthermore, post-PFO bone-implant mechanics were sensitive to variation in NSA and AVA in a subject-specific manner. Optimization of PFO planning is recommended based on patient-specific characteristics.
View article: Enhancing biomechanical outcomes in proximal femoral osteotomy through optimised blade plate sizing: A neuromusculoskeletal-informed finite element analysis
Enhancing biomechanical outcomes in proximal femoral osteotomy through optimised blade plate sizing: A neuromusculoskeletal-informed finite element analysis Open
Proximal femoral osteotomy (PFO) is a frequently performed surgical procedure to correct hip deformities in the paediatric population. The optimal size of the blade plate implant in PFO is a critical but underexplored factor influencing bi…
View article: Automatic generation of knee kinematic models from medical imaging
Automatic generation of knee kinematic models from medical imaging Open
The automatic pipeline developed and presented here can predict passive knee kinematics comparable to a manual pipeline, but removes laborious manual processing and provides a systematic approach to model creation.
View article: Surgical parameters influence paediatric knee kinematics and cartilage stresses in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Navigating subject‐specific variability using neuromusculoskeletal‐finite element modelling analysis
Surgical parameters influence paediatric knee kinematics and cartilage stresses in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Navigating subject‐specific variability using neuromusculoskeletal‐finite element modelling analysis Open
Purpose Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is increasingly common in paediatric and adolescent populations, typically requiring surgical ACL reconstruction (ACLR) to restore knee stability. However, ACLR substantially alters knee bio…
View article: Multifunctional Design of Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Structures for Temporary Pediatric Fixation Devices
Multifunctional Design of Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Structures for Temporary Pediatric Fixation Devices Open
Fracture fixation and limb deformity correction in pediatric orthopedics often use temporary metallic fixation devices. These devices’ higher stiffness compared to cortical bone leads to stress shielding, causing significant bone density r…
View article: Sensitivity analysis of paediatric knee kinematics to the graft surgical parameters during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A sequentially linked neuromusculoskeletal-finite element analysis
Sensitivity analysis of paediatric knee kinematics to the graft surgical parameters during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A sequentially linked neuromusculoskeletal-finite element analysis Open
Overall, this initial study highlights the importance of surgical parameter selection on post-operative kinematics in the paediatric ACLR knee, and provides evidence of the need for personalized surgical planning to ultimately enhance pati…
View article: The Biomechanics Research and Innovation Challenge: Development, Implementation, Uptake, and Reflections on the Inaugural Program
The Biomechanics Research and Innovation Challenge: Development, Implementation, Uptake, and Reflections on the Inaugural Program Open
Biomechanics as a discipline is ideally placed to increase awareness and participation of girls and women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. A nationwide Biomechanics and Research Innovation Challenge (BRInC) centered on…
View article: Dependency of lower limb joint reaction forces on femoral version
Dependency of lower limb joint reaction forces on femoral version Open
Femoral version substantially affects hip and knee JRFs estimated with generic MSK models, suggesting that personalizing key MSK anatomical features might be necessary for accurate estimation of JRFs with these models.
View article: Dependency of Lower Limb Joint Reaction Forces on Femoral Anteversion
Dependency of Lower Limb Joint Reaction Forces on Femoral Anteversion Open
Background Musculoskeletal (MSK) models based on literature data are meant to represent a generic anatomy and are a popular tool employed by biomechanists to estimate the internal loads occurring in the lower limb joints, such as joint rea…
View article: Rotational Malalignment of the Knee Extensor Mechanism
Rotational Malalignment of the Knee Extensor Mechanism Open
Background: Osseous rotational malalignment of the lower limb is widely accepted as a factor contributing to patellofemoral instability, particularly in pediatric patients. Patellar instability occurs when the lateral force vector generate…
View article: Development of subject-specific tibiofemoral and patellofemoral joint kinematic models for children and adolescents with recurrent patellar dislocation
Development of subject-specific tibiofemoral and patellofemoral joint kinematic models for children and adolescents with recurrent patellar dislocation Open
Patellar dislocation is a complex pathoanatomical condition that affects approximately 1:1000 children and adolescents. Up to 71% of those affected are at risk of recurrent dislocations, that can lead to long-term complications, such as pe…