Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Virtual reality (VR) techniques in orthopaedic research and practice.

E Y Chao1, P Barrance, E Genda

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|December 8, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This study presents a Visual, Interactive, Computational, and Anatomic Model (VICAM) for analyzing musculoskeletal joint biomechanics. VICAM enables detailed visualization and analysis of joint loading under various conditions, aiding orthopaedic research and patient care.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Do German university medical centres promote robust and transparent research? A cross-sectional study of institutional policies.

Health research policy and systems·2022
Same author

Sources of Information and Health Care Experiences Related to COVID-19 among Women Involved in Criminal Legal System in Three U.S. Cities.

Archives of women health and care·2021
Same author

Optical imaging probes and their potential contribution to radiotracer development.

Nuklearmedizin. Nuclear medicine·2016
Same author

Development and evaluation of a non-peptidic ligand for the molecular imaging of inflammatory processes using S100A9 (MRP14) as a novel target.

Chemical communications (Cambridge, England)·2015
Same author

Fatigue properties of the hoffmann-vidal external fixation apparatus.

Orthopedics·2014
Same author

Robot-aided motion planning for knee joint rehabilitation with two robot-manipulators.

Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference·2013

Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Computer Graphics
  • Orthopaedic Surgery

Background:

  • Musculoskeletal joint modeling is crucial for understanding normal, diseased, and reconstructed joint function.
  • Current methods for studying joint loading often require numerous cadaveric specimens.
  • Advanced computational tools are needed for detailed biomechanical analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a Visual, Interactive, Computational, and Anatomic Model (VICAM) for musculoskeletal joint analysis.
  • To enable visualization of joint loading under normal, abnormal, and post-surgical conditions.
  • To provide a tool for pre-operative planning and computer-assisted orthopaedic surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized MRI, CT scanning, and cryo-sectioning for cadaver imaging.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Reconstructed volumetric models using sequential pixel data and descriptive geometry techniques.
  • Employed inverse dynamics, Rigid Body Spring Modeling, and Finite Element Method for force and stress analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully created a detailed musculoskeletal joint model (VICAM).
    • Enabled visualization of joint loading responses under static and dynamic conditions.
    • Demonstrated the model's capability to analyze stresses, forces, and pressures within the joint.

    Conclusions:

    • VICAM offers a powerful, non-destructive method for studying joint biomechanics.
    • The model reduces the need for extensive cadaveric specimens.
    • VICAM is poised to significantly impact orthopaedic research, education, and patient care through enhanced planning and analysis.