Andres Annchristin, Roland Michael, Wickert Kerstin, Diebels Stefan, Stöckl Johannes, Herrmann Stefan, Reinauer Frank, Leibinger Ralf, Pavlov Atanas, Schuppener Lutz, Schäfer Daniel, Histing Tina, Braun Benedikt J
Saarland University, Applied Mechanics, Saarbrücken, Germany.
csi entwicklungstechnik GmbH, Neckarsulm, Germany.
Sci Rep. 2025 Jun 6;15(1):19987. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-04792-w.
Digital twin technology offers significant benefits for addressing fracture non-unions in orthopedic trauma surgery, particularly in cases requiring revision surgery. In this study, we developed a clinically applicable digital twin workflow that integrates patient-specific imaging, motion capture, musculoskeletal modeling, and finite element simulation. We applied this workflow to five real patient cases involving different anatomical sites and treatment strategies, including implant modification, augmentative fixation, and corrective osteotomy. Each case was virtually reconstructed to evaluate mechanical conditions before and after revision surgery. The results demonstrated that digital twins can predict improvements in implant stress distribution and fracture strain states, offering valuable insights for optimizing surgical decisions. This work highlights the feasibility of digital twins and their clinical value in supporting individualized revision strategies, laying the foundation for their broader use in trauma care. .
数字孪生技术在解决骨科创伤手术中的骨折不愈合问题方面具有显著优势,尤其是在需要翻修手术的病例中。在本研究中,我们开发了一种临床适用的数字孪生工作流程,该流程整合了患者特异性成像、运动捕捉、肌肉骨骼建模和有限元模拟。我们将此工作流程应用于五个涉及不同解剖部位和治疗策略的真实患者病例,包括植入物修改、增强固定和截骨矫正。每个病例都进行了虚拟重建,以评估翻修手术前后的力学状况。结果表明,数字孪生可以预测植入物应力分布和骨折应变状态的改善,为优化手术决策提供有价值的见解。这项工作突出了数字孪生的可行性及其在支持个性化翻修策略方面的临床价值,为其在创伤护理中的更广泛应用奠定了基础。
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