THR Simulator: Software for Generating Radiographs of Hip Prostheses
Author Information
Author(s): Wu Tai-Yin, Yang Rong-Sen, Fuh Chiou-Shann, Hou Sheng-Mou, Liaw Chen-Kun
Primary Institution: Taipei City Hospital, Renai Branch, Taipei City, Taiwan
Hypothesis
Can a software program accurately synthesize digital radiographs of hip prostheses for analysis?
Conclusion
The THR Simulator can synthesize prosthesis radiographs accurately and can be used for future studies on measurement validation.
Supporting Evidence
- The THR Simulator has been used in two studies with errors within 2° for anteversion and 0.2 mm for wearing measurement.
- The software allows users to incorporate multiple parameters for radiograph synthesis.
- The program can simulate various conditions for further analysis of hip prostheses.
Takeaway
The THR Simulator is a computer program that helps create pictures of hip implants to study how they work without needing expensive machines.
Methodology
The software uses a mathematical model and ray tracing to generate digital radiographs based on various parameters.
Limitations
The software cannot synthesize the details of the prosthesis and surrounding bone.
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