Intra-Interventional Support and Biomotion

Fraunhofer MEVIS develops software solutions to make interventions safer and less complex. Central tools are patient-individual therapy planning and assessment, navigation systems for interventional devices, and solutions to analyze, predict and compensate patient motion. Patients and surgeons benefit from less complications and higher precision through planning, navigation and motion compensation. Tracking and imaging technologies provide a 3D view of surgical instruments in relation to the patient. Integration with robotic systems unlocks advanced assisted procedures.

The software solutions are evaluated with partners via retrospective data analysis up to and including prospective clinical trials. Additionally, navigation software and image processing algorithms from Fraunhofer MEVIS are integrated into medical devices marketed by partners, supporting procedures interventional procedures.

Research Topics

Orthopedics & Biomotion

Tracking and modeling of patient motion enables advanced care and improved outcomes during orthopedic interventions. Analysis of joint kinematics enables new ways for prevention, diagnosis, and follow-up. Software solutions provide intervention planning, outcome prediction, intra-interventional navigation and follow-up assessment as well as a seamless integration into existing clinical workflows.

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Software Assistance for Needle-based Interventions

Tumor ablation is challenging due to occluded targets, nearby risk structures, and heat-sink effects, often leading to high recurrence rates. Software solutions provide accurate treatment planning, outcome prediction, safe execution, and verification of treatment success. 

• Treatment planning with reliable outcome prediction
• Support for safe and efficient procedure execution
• Real-time verification of treatment success

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Software Assistance for Endovascular Interventions

Navigating tortuous vasculature during procedures such as angioplasty or embolization is complex, often relying on 2D projections. Tools for 3D navigation, path planning, and vessel assessment help reduce procedure times, radiation exposure, and contrast agent use.

• 3D navigation and intraoperative support
• Accurate path planning and vessel assessment
• Minimization of radiation and contrast agent exposure

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•  "Validation of a finite element simulation for predicting individual knee joint kinematics"
  Theilen E., Rörich A., Lange T., Bendak S., Huber C., Schmal H., Izadpanah K., Georgii J., 2023. OJEMB article

• "3D Stent Graft Guidance based on Tracking Systems for Endovascular Aneurysm Repair" 
  Jäckle S., Eixmann T., Matysiak F., Sieren M.M., Horn M., Schulz-Hildebrandt H., Hüttmann G., Pätz T., 2021. Curr Dir Biomed Eng 7(1):17–20 article

We enable safer and more efficient medical procedures through patient-specific therapy planning, interventional navigation, and motion analysis and compensation. Our solutions increase precision, reduce complications, and can lower radiation exposure by minimizing required imaging. We also analyze patient dynamics, particularly joint motion, to support new preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic approaches.

With extensive experience in intervention support, image and data analysis, modeling, and software development, we deliver highly customized, modular solutions that are validated in close collaboration with clinical and industry partners.