TRANSFORMING FRACTURE RISK
ASSESSMENT FOR CANCER PATIENTS
WITH VERTEBRAL METASTASES
Computer-aided effective fracture risk stratification of patients with vertebral metastases for personalised treatment through robust computational models validated in clinical settings

METASTRA’s first publication: A major milestone

METASTRA’s first publication: A major milestone

We are excited to announce the release of METASTRA’s first scientific publication, now featured in Scientific Reports! This marks an important milestone for the project, highlighting the innovative research carried out by our team.

The study provides insights into the biomechanical effects of different surgical decompression techniques for the lumbo-sacral spine. Using state-of-the-art digital image correlation (DIC), the research measured vertebral body displacements and intervertebral disc strain under various loading conditions—both before and after laminectomy and fixation. These findings contribute significantly to enhancing surgical techniques and optimising patient outcomes.

Read the full publication here.

This publication is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the METASTRA team and represents a key step forward in advancing spinal biomechanics research. We look forward to continuing this journey and sharing more impactful discoveries in the future!