Infosys(NYSE:INFY) has been recognized as a winner in the 2014 Simulating Reality contest. The contest is organized by MSC Software. The winning team from Infosys used MSC’s simulation technologies to better diagnose osteoporosis and accurately quantify fracture risk.
Sudip Singh, Vice President and Global Head, Engineering Services, Infosys said, "Our engineering capabilities for the life sciences industry focus not only on innovation but also on improving existing medical procedures and processes. This breakthrough in reimagining osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment provides medical practitioners with a new, comprehensive, and non-invasive way to examine individual bones and skeletal structure, and determine the best course of action. As the technology is tested and adopted, our engineers will continue to refine the solution to attain greater visibility into patients’ condition and progress."
The Infosys team developed a solution using computer-assisted design and finite element analysis (FEA) tools to study mechanics of vertebrae taking into account various factors such as shape, density distribution of cortical and cancellous bone, and other material properties of bone tissue and porosity. The solution helps practitioners study bones in a detailed and non-invasive manner, and quantitatively analyze the fracture risk of vertebrae.
