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Sheng Chen¹, Michele J Grimm¹

¹Departments of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Michigan State University, 428 S. Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI 48824.

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Computational models simulate childbirth biomechanics to understand maternal and fetal injury risks. This review summarizes current models, bridging simulation data with clinical practice for improved patient-specific assessments.

Keywords:

childbirth childbirth characteristics childbirth injuries computational models

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Area of Science:

Biomechanics
Computational Modeling
Medical Simulation

Background:

Childbirth is a biomechanically complex process with potential for maternal and fetal trauma.
Computational models have been utilized since the 1990s to study childbirth mechanics and associated injuries.
A gap exists between theoretical computational assessments and empirical clinical observations in childbirth.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and summarize the current state of computational models of childbirth.
To focus on models investigating the mechanical aspects and effects of the childbirth process.
To bridge the gap between computational findings and clinical practice.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of literature on computational models of childbirth.
Summarization of critical characteristics included in models: maternal/fetal anatomy, cardinal movements, soft tissue behavior.
Analysis of findings from model applications in childbirth process, maternal/fetal injuries, and clinical protective measures.

Main Results:

Identified key components incorporated into childbirth computational models.
Synthesized findings on the childbirth process, maternal injuries, fetal injuries, and clinical interventions from model studies.
Highlighted challenges in current computational models and proposed future research directions.

Conclusions:

Computational models offer a powerful tool for understanding childbirth biomechanics and injury mechanisms.
Further development towards more biofidelic and patient-specific simulations is needed.
Advancements in computational modeling can enhance clinical decision-making and patient care during delivery.