Musculoskeletal simulations

Generating optimal control simulations of musculoskeletal movement using OpenSim and MATLAB

Computer modeling, simulation and optimization are powerful tools that have seen increased use in biomechanics research. Dynamic optimizations can be categorized as either data-tracking or predictive problems. The data-tracking approach has been used extensively to address human movement problems of clinical relevance. The predictive approach also holds great promise, but has seen limited use i...

Musculoskeletal simulations: a complementary tool for classification of athletes with physical impairments.

Musculoskeletal Trauma

Introduction Musculoskeletal trauma principally includes fractures of the bones of the extremities; however, ligamentous injuries, joint injuries, and soft tissue trauma involving muscle may also be placed in this category. This represents one of the major burdens of injury in children. In developed countries, many extremity fractures are of little consequence and are often regarded as a “badge...

Musculoskeletal Cancer

Metastasis is the most common cancer of the bone. These lesions cause significant pain and morbidity. Palliative treatment has been the mainstay in managing these patients. However, the introduction of minimally invasive techniques and the concept of filling metastatic bone lesions with acrylic cement has revolutionised the management of these patients. Such techniques are usually performed und...

Musculoskeletal Imaging

RESULTS: The specific medial tibial contusion was demonstrated in 25 of 215 (12%) knee MR examinations. Associated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears were found in 25 of the 25 (100%) examinations. Injury to the meniscocapsular junction (14 of 25) or a peripheral tear of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus (10 of 25) occurred in a combined 96% of the cases. Lateral compartment contusi...