PhD researcher Oleg Gerasimov proposing new techniques to model bone tissue

Among other awards, he has won a Russian Presidential scholarship and a Special Public scholarship of Tatarstan.

Gerasimov’s software tool analyzes digital doubles of human bones and determines critical zones of bone tissues.

“The digital modeling is based on data from computed tomography,” says Oleg. “Every individual’s bones have unique geometry and internal structure. Thus, we can find fragments of bones prone to erosion.”

Such diagnostics are very helpful in treating various conditions. “The technique assists in determining maximum exertion levels for bones in various pathologies, such as osteoporosis, and in performing precise implantations. Diagnostics is absolutely necessary when a surgical intervention is planned,” continues Gerasimov.

The digital modeling is currently being tested on bones of rats and mini-pigs, and it has already proven to be extremely precise in a rather complicated case of bone cracking in a pig.

The young scientist emphasizes that his technique is relatively quicker and simpler in comparison with other existing analogues.

 

Source text: Larisa Busil

Photo: Oleg Gerasimov

Translation: Yury Nurmeev