Can patient-specific finite element models better predict fractures in metastatic bone disease than experienced clinicians?

Abstract

FE models can be a valuable tool to improve clinical fracture risk predictions in metastatic bone disease. Future work in a larger patient population should confirm the higher predictive power of FE models compared with current clinical guidelines.<b>Cite this article</b>: F. Eggermont, L. C. Derikx, N. Verdonschot, I. C. M. van der Geest, M. A. A. de Jong, A. Snyers, Y. M. van der Linden, E. Tanck. Can patient-specific finite element models better predict fractures in metastatic bone disease than experienced clinicians? Towards computational modelling in daily clinical practice. <i>Bone Joint Res</i> 2018;7:430-439. DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.76.BJR-2017-0325.R2.