Surrogate-modelling for monitoring of implants (A07)

• Subject Area: Orthopaedics, Traumatology, Reconstructive Surgery ; Otolaryngology, Phoniatrics and Audiology ; Mechanics
• Term: since 2021
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 426335750

In subproject A07 sophisticated computational tools based on high-fidelity models will be developed to augment monitoring of the operational conditions of implants. New paradigms in computational mechanics based on well-developed models and computational techniques will be incorporated, namely, model order reduction and data augmented modelling (surrogate modelling) to provide physicians with tools to complement classical monitoring systems with bio-physically based mathematical models. This subproject will initially focus on two implant systems, namely cochlear implants and hip joint stem endoprostheses, a transfer of the models to further medical disciplines is planned for the following funding periods.

• DFG Programme: CRC/Transregios
• Subproject of: TRR 298: Safety Integrated and Infection Reactive Implants
• Applicant Institution: Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
• Project Heads: Privatdozent Dr. Stefan Budde; Professor Dr.-Ing. Udo Nackenhorst; Professor Dr.-Ing. Waldo Nogueira