Musculoskeletal Bioengineering: Imaging and Computational Modeling in Biomechanics

A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Biosignal Processing".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 201

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Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27708, USA
Interests: musculoskeletal MRI; image-based computational modeling; muscle and connective tissue interaction; biomechanics; cerebral palsy rehabilitation

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Musculoskeletal bioengineering is a fascinating, multidisciplinary field that endeavors to apply engineering principles to advancing our understanding of musculoskeletal tissues. Musculoskeletal biomechanics—the study of the mechanical behavior of  skeletal muscles, connective tissues, bones, joints, and their interaction—has benefitted tremendously from advances in medical imaging technology, progress in image processing routines, and computational modeling that takes advantage of these gains. Notably, the power of medical imaging has generally contributed to the rendering of anatomical structures in high fidelity and in vivo, which has enhanced our understanding of mechanics. Advancements in acquisition frequency have strengthened our ability to conduct dynamic imaging, serving to validate our understanding of musculoskeletal dynamics.

This Special Issue of Bioengineering seeks to bring together researchers and experts to present recent progress in imaging, image processing, and image-based computational modeling in the study of musculoskeletal biomechanics. We aim to highlight key areas of rapid development, discuss techniques poised to further advance the field, and outline current challenges that require focused efforts to overcome. We invite contributions from experts working with MRI, CT, ultrasound, biplane radiography, and other imaging modalities, particularly those who have used these tools to enhance computational modeling in biomechanics. We also welcome applied research where the aforementioned techniques have been employed to gain a better understanding of musculoskeletal function, optimize treatments for musculoskeletal disorders, and design improved medical devices and interventions, among other applications.

Topics for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to the following:

  • New imaging techniques for musculoskeletal analysis.
  • Updates to conventional imaging for musculoskeletal biomechanics.
  • Image-based computational modeling of musculoskeletal function and dysfunction.
  • Novel technologies and methodologies in image processing and computational modeling.
  • Image-based modeling to determine biomechanical factors in musculoskeletal injuries and rehabilitation.
  • Applications of these techniques to aging, human performance, health, and disease.

We welcome original research, reviews, and perspectives from experts in bioengineering, biomechanics, biomedical imaging, orthopedics, and physical therapy. Through the sharing of the latest findings, innovations, and perspectives, contributors will help advance musculoskeletal bioengineering, particularly in the exciting intersection of imaging and computational modeling in biomechanics.

Dr. Geoffrey Handsfield
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • musculoskeletal bioengineering
  • biomechanics
  • imaging
  • computational modeling
  • musculoskeletal system
  • biomedical engineering
  • orthopedics

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