Cellular mechanobiology of the intervertebral disc: new directions and approaches
The more we learn about the intervertebral disc (IVD), the more we come to appreciate the
intricacies involved in transmission of forces through the ECM to the cell, and in the …
intricacies involved in transmission of forces through the ECM to the cell, and in the …
Comparison of eight published static finite element models of the intact lumbar spine: predictive power of models improves when combined together
Finite element (FE) model studies have made important contributions to our understanding
of functional biomechanics of the lumbar spine. However, if a model is used to answer …
of functional biomechanics of the lumbar spine. However, if a model is used to answer …
Lumbar spine finite element model for healthy subjects: development and validation
Finite element (FE) method is a proven powerful and efficient tool to study the biomechanics
of the human lumbar spine. However, due to the large inter-subject variability of geometries …
of the human lumbar spine. However, due to the large inter-subject variability of geometries …
On the load-sharing along the ligamentous lumbosacral spine in flexed and extended postures: Finite element study
A harmonic synergy between the load-bearing and stabilizing components of the spine is
necessary to maintain its normal function. This study aimed to investigate the load-sharing …
necessary to maintain its normal function. This study aimed to investigate the load-sharing …
Development and validation of a geometrically personalized finite element model of the lower ligamentous cervical spine for clinical applications
Epidemiological and clinical studies show that the magnitude and scope of cervical disease
are on the rise, along with the world's rising aging population. From a biomechanical …
are on the rise, along with the world's rising aging population. From a biomechanical …
[PDF][PDF] Finite element modelling of human lumbar spine
M Kurutz - Finite element analysis, 2010 - academia.edu
Finite element (FE) numerical simulation is an effective tool for analyzing phenomena that
cannot be clarified by experimental methods, like most of the biomechanical processes, for …
cannot be clarified by experimental methods, like most of the biomechanical processes, for …
Development of a multiscale model of the human lumbar spine for investigation of tissue loads in people with and without a transtibial amputation during sit-to-stand
Quantification of lumbar spine load transfer is important for understanding low back pain,
especially among persons with a lower limb amputation. Computational modeling provides …
especially among persons with a lower limb amputation. Computational modeling provides …
Material properties of human lumbar intervertebral discs across strain rates
BACKGROUND CONTEXT The use of finite element (FE) methods to study the
biomechanics of the intervertebral disc (IVD) has increased over recent decades due to their …
biomechanics of the intervertebral disc (IVD) has increased over recent decades due to their …
Determination of the translational and rotational stiffnesses of an L4–L5 functional spinal unit using a specimen-specific finite element model
B Weisse, AK Aiyangar, C Affolter, R Gander… - Journal of the …, 2012 - Elsevier
The knowledge of spinal kinematics is of paramount importance for many aspects of clinical
application (ie diagnosis, treatment and surgical intervention) and for the development of …
application (ie diagnosis, treatment and surgical intervention) and for the development of …
The effect of soft tissue properties on spinal flexibility in scoliosis: biomechanical simulation of fulcrum bending
Study Design. Biomechanical analysis of the scoliotic thoracolumbar spine and ribcage
using a three-dimensional finite element model. Objective. To explore how the mechanical …
using a three-dimensional finite element model. Objective. To explore how the mechanical …