Musculoskeletal model-based control strategy of an over-actuated glenohumeral simulator to assess joint biomechanics

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Title: Musculoskeletal model-based control strategy of an over-actuated glenohumeral simulator to assess joint biomechanics
Authors: Genter, Jeremy, Rauter, Georg, Müller, Andreas M., Mündermann, Annegret, Baumgartner, Daniel
Source: at - Automatisierungstechnik. 71:505-514
Publisher Information: Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2023.
Publication Year: 2023
Subject Terms: Free hanging simulator, 03 medical and health sciences, Shoulder, 0302 clinical medicine, 610: Medizin und Gesundheit, Glenohumeral joint, Real-time optimization, Biomechanics, Muscle force, Over-actuation, 620: Ingenieurwesen
Description: Determining the acting shoulder and muscle forces in vivo is very complex. In this study, we developed a control strategy for a glenohumeral simulator for ex vivo experiments that can mimic physiological glenohumeral motion and overcome the problem of over-actuation. The system includes ten muscle portions actuated via cables to induce upper arm motion in three degrees of freedom, including scapula rotation. A real-time optimizer was implemented to handle the over-actuation of the glenohumeral joint while ensuring a minimum of muscle tension. The functionality of the real-time optimizer was also used to simulate different extents of rotator cuff tears. Joint reaction forces were consistent with in vivo measurements. These results demonstrate the feasibility and added value of implementing a real-time optimizer for using in vivo data to drive a shoulder simulator.
Document Type: Article
Language: English
ISSN: 2196-677X
0178-2312
DOI: 10.1515/auto-2023-0064
DOI: 10.21256/zhaw-30327
Rights: CC BY
Accession Number: edsair.doi.dedup.....59632c23112a83328bb80c7a6b5521ea
Database: OpenAIRE
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Abstract:Determining the acting shoulder and muscle forces in vivo is very complex. In this study, we developed a control strategy for a glenohumeral simulator for ex vivo experiments that can mimic physiological glenohumeral motion and overcome the problem of over-actuation. The system includes ten muscle portions actuated via cables to induce upper arm motion in three degrees of freedom, including scapula rotation. A real-time optimizer was implemented to handle the over-actuation of the glenohumeral joint while ensuring a minimum of muscle tension. The functionality of the real-time optimizer was also used to simulate different extents of rotator cuff tears. Joint reaction forces were consistent with in vivo measurements. These results demonstrate the feasibility and added value of implementing a real-time optimizer for using in vivo data to drive a shoulder simulator.
ISSN:2196677X
01782312
DOI:10.1515/auto-2023-0064