Predicting calvarial morphology in sagittal craniosynostosis.

ABSTRACT: Early fusion of the sagittal suture is a clinical condition called, sagittal craniosynostosis. Calvarial reconstruction is the most common treatment option for this condition with a range of techniques being developed by different groups. Computer simulations have a huge potential to predict the calvarial growth and optimise the management of this condition. However, these models need to be validated. The aim of this study was to develop a validated patient-specific finite element model of a sagittal craniosynostosis. Here, the finite element method was used to predict the calvarial morphology of a patient based on its preoperative morphology and the planned surgical techniques. A series of sensitivity tests and hypothetical models were carried out and developed to understand the effect of

SUBMITTER: Malde O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6949270 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature