Shoulder Biomechanics: Numerical Methods

This lecture delves into the engineering of the musculoskeletal system, focusing on the shoulder joint. It covers the development of a finite element model to compare normal and osteoarthritic joints, the complexities of shoulder biomechanics involving bones, joints, muscles, and soft tissues, and the use of numerical methods to predict joint forces, stress distribution, and muscle activation ratios. The lecture also discusses the challenges in modeling the gleno-humeral joint, the validation process through comparison with literature data, and the applications of the model in clinical scenarios and prostheses design.