Digital Twin of a Surgical Patient with Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome (DToSP-FAIS): Application of a Novel Approach and Case Study of Static Twin in Extended Reality

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Abstract

Introduction:
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome is characterized by abnormal bone growth on the hip bones, leading to joint damage, pain, and reduced range of motion. A Digital Twin of a Surgical Patient with FAI (DToSP-FAI) provides high-fidelity virtual replicas of patient anatomy and physiology, ensuring dynamic and accurate models for medical analysis and intervention. It integrates real-time data through continuous bidirectional exchange, simulating and interacting with the patient’s physical characteristics, and leverages six degrees of freedom (6DoF) for real-time adaptation.

Material and Methods:
There are currently no reported use cases of digital twins in the management of FAI, highlighting the significance of this paper in advancing FAI treatment through this innovative computational method. This is the first comprehensive mapping of the latest consortium definition and derivative types of digital twins (DT) in healthcare to a patient’s journey from initial consultation to post-operative recovery.
A case study from Aspetar Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Hospital showcases the segmentation of a static twin from a patient with FAI syndrome and its implementation in Extended Reality (XR) modalities, as part of a patient education clinic initiative to implement various DTs in XR.

Results: We explore various applications of DTs throughout the patient journey, including the static twin for a visual representation in initial consultation and education, the mirror twin for diagnosis with dynamic behavior capabilities, and the shadow twin for updates in real-time aiding in surgical planning and rehabilitation.

Conclusion: DToSP-FAI provides a dynamic tool for personalized medicine through simulation, prediction, and modeling, enhancing patient education, multidisciplinary decision-making, and surgical planning.

(https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/events/the-young-athletes-hip-conference-and-workshops)
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusAccepted/In press (AAM) - 22 Jun 2024
Eventthe Young Athlete’s Hip Conference, 25th and 26th September at Worcester College, Oxford - Oxford, United Kingdom
Duration: 16 Sept 2024 → …

Conference

Conferencethe Young Athlete’s Hip Conference, 25th and 26th September at Worcester College, Oxford
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityOxford
Period16/09/24 → …

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