Stryker Orthopaedic Modeling and Analytics (SOMA): A Review

Due to the differences in bone morphology between demographics such as age, gender, body mass index, and ethnicity, the development of orthopaedic implants requires a large number of anatomical data from various patient populations. In an effort to assess these demographic variations, Stryker Orthopaedic Modeling and Analytics (SOMA) has been developed. SOMA is a suite of tools which utilizes a comprehensive database of computed tomography scans (CT-scans), plus associated three-dimensional (3D) bone models, allowing the user to assess population differences in bone morphology, bone density, and implant fit for the purposes of research and development. Several additional software tools are currently in development to further analyze bone density and have the potential to enhance component fit. These tools, in combination with the database, have been previously utilized for development of many implant designs and techniques in hip and knee arthroplasty, as well as in trauma surgery.