Patient specific parametric finite element models of scoliotic spines from CT scans

de Visser, Hans and Little, J. Paige and Adam, Clayton J. and Evans, John and Pearcy, Mark J. and Labrom, Robert D. and Askin, Geoffrey N. (2007) Patient specific parametric finite element models of scoliotic spines from CT scans. In Proceedings e-Health Research Colloquium, Brisbane, Australia.

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Abstract

Software was developed for the creation of parametric, patient-specific Finite Element models of the spine using bony anatomy from Computed Tomography scans. The sensitivity of predicted spinal stiffness to inter and intra-observer variations in 25 anatomical parameters was determined, based on a model of the Visible Man lumbar spine. Vertebral body height influenced predicted spinal stiffness the most. When deriving biomechanical models from patient-specific data, care must be taken to identify intervertebral disc dimensions accurately, in particular height. The modelling capability developed provides a means to rapidly create patient-specific biomechanical models of the spine to investigate both spinal degeneration and the effects of restorative surgery. The models can be generated and solved quickly, providing potential for future use in a clinical setting.

Item Type:	Conference Poster
Status:	Published
Keywords:	Spinal deformity, sensitivity analysis, biomechanical modeling, finite element modeling.
Subjects:	280000 Information, Computing and Communication Sciences > 280200 Artificial Intelligence and Signal and Image Processing > 280203 Image Processing 320000 Medical and Health Sciences > 321000 Clinical Sciences > 321017 Orthopaedics 290000 Engineering and Technology > 291500 Biomedical Engineering
ID Code:	7587
Deposited By:	de Visser, Hans
Deposited On:	14 May 2007
Copyright Owner:	Copyright 2007 (please consult author)