07/5 Medical consulting (modeling and simulation)

		Clinical hip joint examination

One of the main objectives will be the optimisation of the static and dynamic MRI acquisition protocols with closed MRI systems in order to reduce the duration of the acquisition sessions. We will also investigate the use of open-MRI scanners, to allow a more effective analysis of medically relevant postures. A key issue is to provide clinically applicable MRI protocols, with regards to modeling and simulation and scanner availability constraints. Acquisition protocols in terms of motion patterns and MRI sequences, will be defined, taking into account software developers, orthopaedists and radiologists requirements.

Prevention studies targeted to groups of physically active people with intensive activities such as sport or dance will be performed. These types of people are candidates for further degeneration of their hip joint. This will provide data for the modelling, simulation and validation modules. The diagnosis using the simulation tool will be compared to current clinical examination protocols.