Rapid Development of Efficient Participant-Specific Computational Models of the Wrist
The study developed an automated workflow to rapidly create personalized finite element models of a wrist using unique patient geometries and material properties. This method allows for quick analysis, such as optimizing ligament stiffness to match individual motion or simulating injury effects through Monte Carlo simulations. The results show that tailoring material properties improves kinematic prediction accuracy and helps identify which specific ligaments most significantly affect joint contact pressure.