TY - GEN A1 - Melzner, Maximilian A1 - Pfeifer, Christian A1 - Alt, V. A1 - Süß, Franz A1 - Dendorfer, Sebastian T1 - Änderung der Gelenkreaktionskraft bei Schädigung des medialen Bandapparates im Ellenbogen T2 - Zeitschrift fur Orthopadie und Unfallchirurgie KW - Muskuloskelettale Simulation KW - Ellenbogenstabilität Y1 - 2020 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0040-1717270 N1 - Poster VL - 158 IS - S01 PB - Thieme ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Suess, Franz A1 - Melzner, Maximilian A1 - Dendorfer, Sebastian T1 - Towards ergonomics working - machine learning algorithms and musculoskeletal modeling T2 - IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering N2 - Ergonomic workplaces lead to fewer work-related musculoskeletal disorders and thus fewer sick days. There are various guidelines to help avoid harmful situations. However, these recommendations are often rather crude and often neglect the complex interaction of biomechanical loading and psychological stress. This study investigates whether machine learning algorithms can be used to predict mechanical and stress-related muscle activity for a standardized motion. For this purpose, experimental data were collected for trunk movement with and without additional psychological stress. Two different algorithms (XGBoost and TensorFlow) were used to model the experimental data. XGBoost in particular predicted the results very well. By combining it with musculoskeletal models, the method shown here can be used for workplace analysis but also for the development of real-time feedback systems in real workplace environments. Y1 - 2021 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/1208/1/012001 SN - 1757-899X N1 - Corresponding author: Sebastian Dendorfer VL - 1208 PB - IOP Publishing ER - TY - GEN A1 - Suess, Franz A1 - Melzner, Maximilian A1 - Dendorfer, Sebastian T1 - Towards Ergonomic working - machine learning algorithms and musculoskeletal modeling T2 - RIM 2021, 13th International Scientific Conference on Manufacturing Engineering, 29 Sept. - 1 Oct 2021, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Y1 - 2021 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Melzner, Maximilian A1 - Suess, Franz A1 - Dendorfer, Sebastian T1 - The impact of anatomical uncertainties on the predictions of a musculoskeletal hand model – a sensitivity study JF - Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering N2 - Outputs of musculoskeletal models should be considered probabilistic rather than deterministic as they are affected by inaccuracies and estimations associated with the development of the model. One of these uncertainties being critical for modeling arises from the determination of the muscles' line of action and the physiological cross-sectional area. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome sensitivity of model predictions from a musculoskeletal hand model in comparison to the uncertainty of these input parameters. For this purpose, the kinematics and muscle activities of different hand movements (abduction of the fingers, abduction of the thumb, and flexion of the thumb) were recorded. One thousand simulations were calculated for each movement using the Latin hypercube sampling method with a corresponding variation of the muscle origin/insertion points and the cross-sectional area. Comparing the standard hand to simulations incorporating uncertainties of input parameters shows no major deviations in on- and off-set time point of muscle activities. About 60% of simulations are located within a ± 30% interval around the standard model concerning joint reaction forces. The comparison with the variation of the input data leads to the conclusion that the standard hand model is able to provide not over-scattered outcomes and, therefore, can be considered relatively stable. These results are of practical importance to the personalization of a musculoskeletal model with subject-specific bone geometries and hence changed muscle line of action. KW - Biomechanik KW - Simulation Y1 - 2021 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2021.1940974 SN - 1476-8259 N1 - Corresponding author: Maximilian Melzner VL - 25 IS - 2 SP - 156 EP - 164 PB - Taylor & Francis ER - TY - GEN A1 - Melzner, Maximilian A1 - Engelhardt, Leonard A1 - Süß, Friedrich A1 - Dendorfer, Sebastian T1 - Sensitivity evaluation of a musculoskeletal hand model using Latin hypercube sampling T2 - ESMAC 2020 Abstracts Y1 - 2020 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.08.008 VL - 81 IS - Suppl. 1 PB - Elsevier ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Dendorfer, Sebastian A1 - Melzner, Maximilian T1 - Rückenschmerzen bei Geburtshelfer:innen. Die Haltung macht's. JF - Deutsche Hebammen-Zeitschrift N2 - Für Mutter und Kind konnte das Risiko der Geburt durch die Weiterentwicklung der Medizin drastisch reduziert werden. Doch wie ist es um das Wohl derer bestellt, die die Gebärende unterstützen? Eine Studie der Ostbayerischen Technischen Hochschule Regensburg hat sich mit den muskuloskelettalen Beschwerden von Geburtshelfer:innen auseinandergesetzt Y1 - 2022 UR - https://ip.staudeverlag.de/de/profiles/c3962f735915-elwin-staude-verlag-kiosk-bc/editions/dhz-11-2022/pages/page/32 SN - 0012-026X VL - 74 IS - 11 SP - 60 EP - 62 PB - Staude CY - Hannover ER - TY - GEN A1 - Melzner, Maximilian A1 - Pfeifer, Christian A1 - Süß, Franz A1 - Dendorfer, Sebastian T1 - Muskuloskeletal analysis of elbow stability for common injury patterns T2 - 27th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics, 26 - 29 June 2022, Porto, Portugal Y1 - 2022 UR - https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1RBguxyHZE-Wr2y6ktOWK06_3lQg2M9Rb&export=download&confirm=t SP - 654 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Melzner, Maximilian A1 - Pfeiffer, Christian A1 - Suess, Franz A1 - Dendorfer, Sebastian T1 - Musculoskeletal simulation of elbow stability for common injury patterns JF - Journal of Orthopaedic Research N2 - Elbow stability is derived from a combination of muscular, ligamentous, and bony structures. After an elbow trauma the stability of the joint is an important decision criterion for the subsequent treatment. The decision regarding non-operative/operative care depends mostly on subjective assessments of medical experts. Therefore, the aim of this study is to use musculoskeletal simulations as an objective assessment tool to investigate the extent to which failure of different stabilizers affects the elbow stability and how these observations correspond to the assessment from clinical practice. A musculoskeletal elbow simulation model was developed for this aim. To investigate the stability of the elbow, varus/valgus moments were applied under 0°, 45°and 90° flexion while the respective cubital angle was analyzed. This was performed for nine different injury scenarios, which were also evaluated for stability by clinical experts. With the results, it can be determined by which injury pattern and under which flexion angle the elbow stability is impaired regarding varus/valgus moments. The scenario with a complete failure of the medial and lateral ligaments and a fracture of the radial head was identified as having the greatest instability. The study presented a numerical determination of elbow stability against varus/valgus moments regarding clinical injury patterns, as well as a comparison of the numerical outcome with experience gained in clinical practice. The numerical predictions agree well with the assessments of the clinical specialists. Thus, the results from musculoskeletal simulation can make an important contribution to a more objective assessment of the elbow stability. KW - AnyBody KW - musculoskeletal simulation KW - elbow stability Y1 - 2022 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-54819 SN - 1554-527X N1 - Corresponding author: Maximilian Melzner VL - 41 IS - 6 SP - 1356 EP - 1364 PB - Wiley ER - TY - GEN A1 - Melzner, Maximilian A1 - Ismail, Khaled A1 - Rušavý, Zdeněk A1 - Kališ, Vladimír A1 - Süß, Franz A1 - Dendorfer, Sebastian T1 - Musculoskeletal Lower Back Load of Accoucheurs During Delivery T2 - 26th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics, July 11-14, 2021, Milan, Italy N2 - With the progress in modern medicine, it was possible to significantly reduce the risks of birth for mother and child. One aspect that has received less attention so far is the risk of injury to the accoucheurs (obstetricians and midwives) during the birth process. Indeed, studies indicate that 92% of midwives suffer from musculoskeletal disorders, with the lower back being the main cause of complaints (72%). The aim of this study was to investigate two commonly used postural techniques used by accoucheurs during childbirth and to analyze the resulting load on the lower back using the AnyBodyTM musculoskeletal simulation software. Y1 - 2021 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-20208 CY - Milan ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Melzner, Maximilian A1 - Ismail, Khaled A1 - Rušavy, Zdenek A1 - Kališ, Vladimír A1 - Süß, Franz A1 - Dendorfer, Sebastian T1 - Musculoskeletal lower back load of accoucheurs during childbirth – A pilot and feasibility study JF - European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology N2 - Introduction: Back problems represent one of the leading causes of accouchers' work-related musculoskeletal morbidities. The correct execution of birth-related maneuvers including manual perineal protection is crucial not only for the mother and child but also for obstetricians and midwives to reduce any strain on their musculoskeletal system. Therefore, the overall aim of this study was to test the feasibility of determining the effect of different accouchers' postures (standing and kneeling) on their musculoskeletal system. Methods: The biomechanical analysis is based on musculoskeletal simulations that included motion recordings of real deliveries as well as deliveries conducted on a birthing simulator. These simulations were then used to determine individual joints' loads. Results: In the kneeling posture, both a low intra-operator variability and a lower average maximum load of the lower back was observed. For the standing position the spine load was reduced by pivoting the elbow on the accouchers' thigh, which in turn was associated with a significantly greater load on the shoulder joint. Conclusion: The study demonstrated the feasibility of our technique to assess joints loads. It also provided initial data indicating that a posture that reduces spinal flexion and tilt, achieved in this study by the kneeling, can significantly reduce the strain on the practitioner's musculoskeletal system. KW - lower back load KW - Accoucheur KW - Musculoskeletal simulation Y1 - 2021 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.07.042 IS - 264 SP - 306 EP - 313 PB - Elsevier ER -