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Computer graphics based approach as an aid to analyze mechanics of the replaced knee

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Abstract

A computer graphics based approach is being developed as an aid for orthopedic surgeons to learn engineering mechanic. As an application of this approach, a planar mathematical model of the human knee is used for analyzing the mechanics of the joint after replacement with artificial implants. Graphic representation is used for the bones, prosthetic components, fibers of ligaments and the lines of various forces. Using computer programming, motion and force data is generated for a large number of joint positions, which is then utilized to simulate the knee mechanics during flexion/extension. The simulations show very clearly during motion the bones relocating in relation to each other, different fibers of the ligaments becoming straight or slack and the muscle and ligament forces changing their direction and position. The simulations can also be used for analyzing the effects on joint mechanics of changing the implant design or of surgical errors.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIntelligent Computing - Proceedings of the 2018 Computing Conference
EditorsSupriya Kapoor, Rahul Bhatia, Kohei Arai
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages1340-1345
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9783030011765
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019
EventComputing Conference, 2018 - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 10 Jul 201812 Jul 2018

Publication series

NameAdvances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
Volume857
ISSN (Print)2194-5357

Conference

ConferenceComputing Conference, 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period10/07/1812/07/18

Keywords

  • Graphics based model
  • Knee mechanics
  • Modeling and simulation

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