Rapid calculation of bespoke body segment parameters using 3D infra-red scanning

Musculoskeletal (MSK1) modelling of human movement requires body segment parameters (BSP) such as segment mass, centre of mass (CoM) and inertial properties, to calculate intersegmental muscle and joint forces. BSPs are typically calculated through the use of regression-based anthropometric tables derived from cadaver [1 –5] or imaging data [6–9], which feature both male and female subjects and a large range of ages. The segment mass and inertial properties predicted using these tables have been shown to vary by up to 40% [10].

Source: Medical Engineering and Physics - October 17, 2018 Category: Biomedical Engineering Authors: Samuel H.L. Smith, Anthony M.J. Bull Source Type: research