SimVis Medical - Anatomical Simulation

The aim of this research is to investigate mathematical models of anatomy in order to gain understanding of biomechanical and biological structures and to apply these models to improve clinical diagnosis and treatments.

Biomechanical Modelling of the Human Knee

This research is concerned with the construction of a concept demonstrator for the quantitative modelling of the dynamic behaviour of the human knee joint.  The novel aspect is in the use of physically based modelling techniques to construct an exemplar, i.e. a detailed dynamic model of the knee joint's behaviour.

Stochastic Simulation of Bone Re-modelling

This research concerns a stochastic approach to bone re-modelling where activity is simulated at the basic multi-cellular level.  The approach uses finite element techniques to determine bone strain, which is then taken into account in the re-modelling simulation. The simulator software models cancellous bone activity in 20 micron quantums and produces histomorphic measures.  Physical models of micro-CT bone samples have been produced using rapid-prototyping technologies for validation of simulated results with mechanical testing of 'bone'.  The simulator is being applied to osteoporosis, associated therapies and stress shielding of implants.  This is a multidisciplinary project with the Departments of Engineering (medical engineering group) and Medical Physics.

Finite Element Analysis of the spine

This project aims to develop a FEA model of the spine.  The benefit of such a model is to aid in the diagnosis and planning of treatment for spinal complaints.  This is a multidisciplinary project with the Departments of Engineering (medical engineering group)