Project status
In progress
Duration
1 Apr 2022 to 1 Dec 2024
In progress
1 Apr 2022 to 1 Dec 2024
Have you ever injured your ankle? Approximately 2% of people will damage their ankle at some point in their lifetime, and this often leads to further issues later in life. In this project, we seek to improve treatment and understanding of ankle injury using computer simulation.
We are developing a new open-source simulation tool that can be used by clinicians in collaboration with engineers to test out different treatments. We'll create the models with input from the biomechanics and orthopaedic communities to optimise usability. Researchers will be able to download and use the models for free using open-source software. Our vision is that this will facilitate and standardise ankle joint modelling, leading to more innovative and successful treatments of ankle injury.
Follow our blog to keep up to date with our progress.
We are currently developing our model data and guides but will provide links to access the data at the end of the project.
If you are a biomechanics researcher or clinician and would be interested to test-drive our models, we will be running a round-robin trial in Spring 2023. Please email us to find out more.
This project is funded by Orthopaedic Research UK (ORUK).
Email us with any questions and to find out how you can get involved. You can also follow our blog for updates on our progress.