Multi-body musculoskeletal models that can be used concurrently to predict joint contact
pressures and muscle forces would be extremely valuable in studying the mechanics of joint …

Personalised information of knee mechanics is increasingly used for guiding knee
reconstruction surgery. We explored use of uniaxial knee laxity tests mimicking Lachman …

Correct prediction of contact characteristic in multibody models is a challenging issue, which
requires both employing an appropriate contact model and choosing its corresponding …

Rigid-body knee models have gained popularity thanks to computational speed and ease of
setup compared to finite element models—showing exciting potential for clinical patient …

Utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) for prediction of knee joint loading in lieu of
computationally expensive musculoskeletal modeling is deemed necessary for real time …

Biomechanical modeling of human joints has been considered for a long time by
researchers due to its high importance and application. Therefore, methods of modeling …

Although total knee arthroplasty is generally a successful operation, many studies have
shown that it results in significant alterations in the kinematics of the joint, which cause …

The human shoulder is a complex musculoskeletal system. Knowledge about its kinematics
and dynamics can help improve associated treatments. However, to date direct …

The current thesis is the result of the candidate's work over a six-month period with the
assistance of the supervisor and co-supervisors, thanks to the collaboration between the …

Detailed knowledge of the in vivo loading conditions of a joint is crucial in understanding
joint function, injury mechanics, joint degeneration, and in developing surgical and non …