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A structural numerical model for the optimization of double pelvic osteotomy in the early treatment of canine hip dysplasia. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2017. [DOI: 10.3415/vcot-16-05-0065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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SummaryBackground: Double pelvic osteotomy (DPO) planning is usually performed by hip palpation, and on radiographic images which give a poor representation of the complex three-dimensional manoeuvre required during surgery. Furthermore, bone strains which play a crucial role cannot be foreseen.Objective: To support surgeons and designers with biomechanical guidelines through a virtual model that would provide bone stress and strain, required moments, and three-dimensional measurements.Methods: A multibody numerical model for kinematic analyses has been coupled to a finite element model for stress/strain analysis on deformable bodies. The model was parametrized by the fixation plate angle, the iliac osteotomy angle, and the plate offset in ventro-dorsal direction. Model outputs were: acetabular ventro-version (VV) and lateralization (L), Norberg (NA) and dorsal acetabular rim (DAR) angles, the percentage of acetabular coverage (PC), the peak bone stress, and moments required to deform the pelvis.Results: Over 150 combinations of cited parameters and their respective outcome were analysed. Curves reporting NA and PC versus VV were traced for the given patient. The optimal VV range in relation to NA and PC limits was established. The 25° DPO plate results were the most similar to 20° TPO. The output L grew for positive iliac osteotomy inclinations. The 15° DPO plate was critical in relation to DAR, while very large VV could lead to bone failure.Clinical significance: Structural models can be a support to the study and optimization of DPO as they allow for foreseeing geometrical and structural outcomes of surgical choices.ORCID iDALA: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4877-3630AV: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2837-7822CB: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7065-2552EZ: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4121-6126MT: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5699-6009
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Geier A, Kluess D, Grawe R, Herrmann S, D'Lima D, Woernle C, Bader R. Dynamical analysis of dislocation-associated factors in total hip replacements by hardware-in-the-loop simulation. J Orthop Res 2017; 35:2557-2566. [PMID: 28233341 DOI: 10.1002/jor.23549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2016] [Accepted: 02/16/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Since dislocation of total hip replacements (THR) remains a clinical problem, its mechanisms are still in the focus of research. Previous studies ignored the impact of soft tissue structures and dynamic processes or relied on simplified joint contact mechanics, thus, hindered a thorough understanding. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to use hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) simulation to analyze systematically the impact of varying implant positions and designs as well as gluteal and posterior muscle function on THR instability under physiological-like loading conditions during dynamic movements. A musculoskeletal multibody model emulated the in situ environment of the lower extremity during deep sit-to-stand with femoral adduction maneuver while a six-axis robot moved and loaded a THR accordingly to feed physical measurements back to the multibody model. Commercial THRs with hard-soft bearings were used in the simulation with three different head diameters (28, 36, 44 mm) and two offsets (M, XL). Cup inclination of 45°, cup anteversion of 20°, and stem anteversion of 10° revealed to be outstandingly robust against any instability-related parameter variation. For the flexion motion, higher combined anteversion angles of cup and stem seemed generally favorable. Total hip instability was either deferred or even avoided even in the presence of higher cup inclination. Larger head diameters (>36 mm) and femoral head offsets (8 mm) deferred occurrence of prosthetic and bone impingement associated with increasing resisting torques. In summary, implant positioning had a much higher impact on total hip stability than gluteal insufficiency and impaired muscle function. © 2017 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 35:2557-2566, 2017.
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- Andreas Geier
- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medicine of Rostock, Doberaner Straße 142, D-18057 Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medicine of Rostock, Doberaner Straße 142, D-18057 Rostock, Germany
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- Chair of Technical Dynamics, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medicine of Rostock, Doberaner Straße 142, D-18057 Rostock, Germany
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- Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California
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- Chair of Technical Dynamics, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medicine of Rostock, Doberaner Straße 142, D-18057 Rostock, Germany
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Hsieh HJ, Hu CC, Lu TW, Lu HL, Kuo MY, Kuo CC, Hsu HC. Evaluation of three force-position hybrid control methods for a robot-based biological joint-testing system. Biomed Eng Online 2016; 15:62. [PMID: 27268070 PMCID: PMC4897923 DOI: 10.1186/s12938-016-0195-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2015] [Accepted: 05/23/2016] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Robot-based joint-testing systems (RJTS) can be used to perform unconstrained laxity tests, measuring the stiffness of a degree of freedom (DOF) of the joint at a fixed flexion angle while allowing the other DOFs unconstrained movement. Previous studies using the force-position hybrid (FPH) control method proposed by Fujie et al. (J Biomech Eng 115(3):211–7, 1993) focused on anterior/posterior tests. Its convergence and applicability on other clinically relevant DOFs such as valgus/varus have not been demonstrated. The current s1tudy aimed to develop a 6-DOF RJTS using an industrial robot, to propose two new force-position hybrid control methods, and to evaluate the performance of the methods and FPH in controlling the RJTS for anterior/posterior and valgus/varus laxity tests of the knee joint. Methods An RJTS was developed using an industrial 6-DOF robot with a 6-component load-cell attached at the effector. The performances of FPH and two new control methods, namely force-position alternate control (FPA) and force-position hybrid control with force-moment control (FPHFM), for unconstrained anterior/posterior and valgus/varus laxity tests were evaluated and compared with traditional constrained tests (CT) in terms of the number of control iterations, total time and the constraining forces and moments. Results As opposed to CT, the other three control methods successfully reduced the constraining forces and moments for both anterior/posterior and valgus/varus tests, FPHFM being the best followed in order by FPA and FPH. FPHFM had root-mean-squared constraining forces and moments of less than 2.2 N and 0.09 Nm, respectively at 0° flexion, and 2.3 N and 0.14 Nm at 30° flexion. The corresponding values for FPH were 8.5 N and 0.33 Nm, and 11.5 N and 0.45 Nm, respectively. Given the same control parameters including the compliance matrix, FPHFM and FPA reduced the constraining loads of FPH at the expense of additional control iterations, and thus increased total time, FPA taking about 10 % longer than FPHFM. Conclusions The FPHFM would be the best choice among the methods considered when longer total time is acceptable in the intended clinical applications. The current results will be useful for selecting a force-position hybrid control method for unconstrained laxity tests using an RJTS.
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- Hong-Jung Hsieh
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 1, Jen-Ai Road, Taipei, 100, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Kao Yuan University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 1, Jen-Ai Road, Taipei, 100, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 1, Jen-Ai Road, Taipei, 100, Taiwan, R.O.C. .,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 1, Jen-Ai Road, Taipei, 100, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Physical Therapy, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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Shen J, Wei H, Yu Q, Cheng L. Three-Dimensional Computerized Tomography-Assisted Identification of Necrotic Volume, Distribution, Shape and Prognosis of Collapse in ONFH. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.4236/act.2016.51001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Herrmann S, Kluess D, Kaehler M, Grawe R, Rachholz R, Souffrant R, Zierath J, Bader R, Woernle C. A Novel Approach for Dynamic Testing of Total Hip Dislocation under Physiological Conditions. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0145798. [PMID: 26717236 PMCID: PMC4696831 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0145798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2015] [Accepted: 12/08/2015] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Constant high rates of dislocation-related complications of total hip replacements (THRs) show that contributing factors like implant position and design, soft tissue condition and dynamics of physiological motions have not yet been fully understood. As in vivo measurements of excessive motions are not possible due to ethical objections, a comprehensive approach is proposed which is capable of testing THR stability under dynamic, reproducible and physiological conditions. The approach is based on a hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) simulation where a robotic physical setup interacts with a computational musculoskeletal model based on inverse dynamics. A major objective of this work was the validation of the HiL test system against in vivo data derived from patients with instrumented THRs. Moreover, the impact of certain test conditions, such as joint lubrication, implant position, load level in terms of body mass and removal of muscle structures, was evaluated within several HiL simulations. The outcomes for a normal sitting down and standing up maneuver revealed good agreement in trend and magnitude compared with in vivo measured hip joint forces. For a deep maneuver with femoral adduction, lubrication was shown to cause less friction torques than under dry conditions. Similarly, it could be demonstrated that less cup anteversion and inclination lead to earlier impingement in flexion motion including pelvic tilt for selected combinations of cup and stem positions. Reducing body mass did not influence impingement-free range of motion and dislocation behavior; however, higher resisting torques were observed under higher loads. Muscle removal emulating a posterior surgical approach indicated alterations in THR loading and the instability process in contrast to a reference case with intact musculature. Based on the presented data, it can be concluded that the HiL test system is able to reproduce comparable joint dynamics as present in THR patients.
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- Sven Herrmann
- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medicine Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medicine Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Chair of Technical Dynamics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Chair of Technical Dynamics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Chair of Technical Dynamics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medicine Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Chair of Technical Dynamics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medicine Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Chair of Technical Dynamics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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Herrmann S, Kähler M, Grawe R, Kluess D, Woernle C, Bader R. Physiological-Like Testing of the Dislocation Stability of Artificial Hip Joints. NEW TRENDS IN MECHANISM AND MACHINE SCIENCE 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-09411-3_70] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Bobrowitsch E, Lorenz A, Wülker N, Walter C. Simulation of in vivo dynamics during robot assisted joint movement. Biomed Eng Online 2014; 13:167. [PMID: 25516427 PMCID: PMC4279817 DOI: 10.1186/1475-925x-13-167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2014] [Accepted: 12/05/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background Robots are very useful tools in orthopedic research. They can provide force/torque controlled specimen motion with high repeatability and precision. A method to analyze dissipative energy outcome in an entire joint was developed in our group. In a previous study, a sheep knee was flexed while axial load remained constant during the measurement of dissipated energy. We intend to apply this method for the investigation of osteoarthritis. Additionally, the method should be improved by simulation of in vivo knee dynamics. Thus, a new biomechanical testing tool will be developed for analyzing in vitro joint properties after different treatments. Methods Discretization of passive knee flexion was used to construct a complex flexion movement by a robot and simulate altering axial load similar to in vivo sheep knee dynamics described in a previous experimental study. Results The robot applied an in vivo like axial force profile with high reproducibility during the corresponding knee flexion (total standard deviation of 0.025 body weight (BW)). A total residual error between the in vivo and simulated axial force was 0.16 BW. Posterior-anterior and medio-lateral forces were detected by the robot as a backlash of joint structures. Their curve forms were similar to curve forms of corresponding in vivo measured forces, but in contrast to the axial force, they showed higher total standard deviation of 0.118 and 0.203 BW and higher total residual error of 0.79 and 0.21 BW for posterior-anterior and medio-lateral forces respectively. Conclusions We developed and evaluated an algorithm for the robotic simulation of complex in vivo joint dynamics using a joint specimen. This should be a new biomechanical testing tool for analyzing joint properties after different treatments.
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- Evgenij Bobrowitsch
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Biomechanics Laboratory, University Hospital Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.
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Barre A, Armand S. Biomechanical ToolKit: Open-source framework to visualize and process biomechanical data. COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE 2014; 114:80-7. [PMID: 24548899 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2014.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2013] [Revised: 01/10/2014] [Accepted: 01/13/2014] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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C3D file format is widely used in the biomechanical field by companies and laboratories to store motion capture systems data. However, few software packages can visualize and modify the integrality of the data in the C3D file. Our objective was to develop an open-source and multi-platform framework to read, write, modify and visualize data from any motion analysis systems using standard (C3D) and proprietary file formats (used by many companies producing motion capture systems). The Biomechanical ToolKit (BTK) was developed to provide cost-effective and efficient tools for the biomechanical community to easily deal with motion analysis data. A large panel of operations is available to read, modify and process data through C++ API, bindings for high-level languages (Matlab, Octave, and Python), and standalone application (Mokka). All these tools are open-source and cross-platform and run on all major operating systems (Windows, Linux, MacOS X).
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- Arnaud Barre
- Laboratory of Movement Analysis and Measurement (LMAM), EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Willy Taillard Laboratory of Kinesiology, Geneva University Hospitals and Geneva University, Geneva, Switzerland.
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Kluess D, Hurschler C, Voigt C, Hölzer A, Stoffel M. [Applications of numerical simulation in musculoskeletal research and its impact on orthopedic surgery]. DER ORTHOPADE 2013; 42:220-31. [PMID: 23519524 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-012-1949-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Finite element analyses (FEA) as well as multibody system dynamics (MSD) are the main tools used for numerical simulation in the field of musculoskeletal research. While FEA is utilized for field problems, such as calculation of stress and strain distribution, MSD is applied for solving kinematic analyses, such as calculation of muscle and joint forces. Depending on the focus of investigation, modelling of biological tissue may vary from simple homogeneous behavior to modelling biochemical processes on the microscale and nanoscale. An important milestone in biomechanical research was the analysis of stress shielding, which led to further research on bone remodelling. Various models of implant-bone fixation used for the prediction of micromotion have been published. New possibilities for biomechanical analyses are achieved by consideration of complex muscle forces which are generated by MSD simulation and imported into FEA models as limiting conditions. A numerical model always requires experimental validation. If the results are confirmed experimentally, various advantages of numerical simulation apply and problems can be analysed isolated from many influencing factors. Therefore, straightforward parameter variation is possible, enabling studies which would be impossible in an experimental or clinical setup.
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- D Kluess
- Forschungslabor für Biomechanik und Implantattechnologie, Orthopädische Klinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Doberaner Str. 142, 18057, Rostock, Deutschland.
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Bibliography Current World Literature. CURRENT ORTHOPAEDIC PRACTICE 2012. [DOI: 10.1097/bco.0b013e31827525d3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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