Parametric model of human body shape and ligaments for patient-specific epidural simulation

Conclusions A patient-specific epidural simulator is presented using the developed body shape model, able to simulate needle insertion procedures on a 3D model of any patient size and shape. The developed ANN gave the most accurate results for body shape, size and ligament thickness. The resulting simulator offers the experience of simulating needle insertions accurately whilst allowing for variation in patient body mass, height or age.
Source: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine - Category: Bioinformatics Source Type: research