Biomechanical finite element and preliminary in vivo validation analyses of intra-abdominal pressure and the impact of stabilizing garments in proximity to the spine

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The pressures that induce and worsen hernia in the abdominal region are unknown. After an abdominal stoma**occurs, which is a void in abdomen, often after a colostomy, a medical belt or custom garment is worn by the**patient. Despite the presence of this belt, which offers the opportunity to impose a local compression, hernias**often occur. This project seeks to leverage expertise in in silico modeling and knowledge of the physiological**pressures that surround our spine's in order to better understand methods to deter hernia occurrence. The**abdominal region will be virtually simulated with accurate biomechanical models and the pressures involved in**herniation in this region will be explored. Thereafter, the simulated presence of the medical device, CDRM**Inc. stoma compression belt, will be executed to objectively explore if it may be better optimized to deter**hernias from occurring. The commercial partner will seek to utilize this information to potentially better**manufacture their products based on the project findings.