Numerical models of the musculoskeletal system as investigative tools are an integral part of
biomechanical and clinical research. While finite element modeling is primarily suitable for …

Scoliosis is a deformity of the spine that in severe cases requires surgical treatment. There is
still disagreement among clinicians as to what the aim of such treatment is as well as the …

Modeling and control of the human musculoskele-tal system is important for understanding
human motor functions, develo** embodied intelligence, and optimizing human-robot …

Musculotendon parameters are key factors in the Hill-type muscle contraction dynamics,
determining the muscle force estimation accuracy of a musculoskeletal model. Their values …

One of the surgical treatments for pelvic sarcoma is the restoration of hip function with a
custom pelvic prosthesis after cancerous tumor removal. The orthopedic oncologist and …

The pathomechanisms of curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) remain
poorly understood and biomechanical data are limited. A deeper insight into spinal loading …

Computational models of musculoskeletal systems are essential tools for understanding
how muscles, tendons, bones, and actuation signals generate motion. In particular, the …

Musculoskeletal models have the potential to improve diagnosis and optimize clinical
treatment by predicting accurate outcomes on an individual basis. However, the subject …

Musculoskeletal (MSK) models offer great potential for predicting the muscle forces required
to inform more detailed simulations of vertebral endplate loading in adolescent idiopathic …

Trunk muscle size and location relative to the spine are key factors affecting their capacity to
assist in trunk movement, strength, and function. There remains limited information on how …