Here, the finite element method was used to predict the calvarial morphology of a patient based on its preoperative morphology and the planned surgical techniques. 
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Predicting calvarial morphology in sagittal craniosynostosis.Early fusion of the sagittal suture is a clinical condition called, sagittal craniosynostosis.  Calvarial reconstruction is the most common treatment option for this condition with a range of techniques being developed by different groups.  Computer simulations have a huge potential to predict the calvarial growth and optimise the management of this condition.  Here, the finite element method was used to predict the calvarial morphology of a patient based on its preoperative morphology and the planned surgical techniques.  A series of sensitivity tests and hypothetical models were carried out and developed to understand the effect of various input parameters on the result.  The hypothetical models highlighted the potential of the approach in testing different reconstruction techniques.  The patient-specific model highlighted that a comparable pattern of calvarial morphology to the follow up CT data could be obtained. 
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