There is currently a lack of clinically available solutions to restore functionality to the
intervertebral disk (IVD) following herniation injury to the annulus fibrosus (AF) …

Human lumbar motion segment is composed of various components with distinct
contributions to its gross mechanical response. By employing experimental and …

Abstract Numerous spine Finite Element (FE) models have been developed to assess spinal
tolerances, spinal loadings and low back pain-related issues. However, justified …

BACKGROUND: The sitting in an awkward posture for a prolonged time may lead to spinal
or musculoskeletal disease. It is important to investigate the joint loads at spine while sitting …

The development of adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) is a major concern after lumbar
spinal fusion surgery, but the causative mechanisms remain unclear. This study used a …

Lumbar intervertebral body fusion devices (L-IBFDs) are intended to provide stability to
promote fusion in patients with a variety of lumbar pathologies. Different L-IBFD designs …

Tissue engineering of the annulus fibrosus (AF) is currently being investigated as a
treatment for intervertebral disc degeneration, a condition frequently associated with low …

Biomechanical changes at the adjacent segments after interbody fusion are common
instigators of adjacent segment degeneration (ASD). This study aims to investigate how the …

Study Design. Numerical in-silico human spine stability finite element analysis. Objective.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the contribution of major torso tissues toward …

Purpose The cause of disc herniation is not well understood yet. It is assumed that heavy
lifting and extreme postures can cause small injuries starting either in the inner anulus or …