Recent advances in finite element modeling of the human cervical spine

YH Kim, B Khuyagbaatar, K Kim - Journal of Mechanical Science and …, 2018 - Springer
The human cervical spine is a complex structure that is the most frequently injured site
among all spinal injuries. Therefore, understanding of the cervical spine injury and …

Development of a finite element human head model partially validated with thirty five experimental cases

H Mao, L Zhang, B Jiang… - Journal of …, 2013 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
This study is aimed to develop a high quality, extensively validated finite element (FE)
human head model for enhanced head injury prediction and prevention. The geometry of …

Image-based biomechanical models of the musculoskeletal system

F Galbusera, A Cina, M Panico, D Albano… - European radiology …, 2020 - Springer
Finite element modeling is a precious tool for the investigation of the biomechanics of the
musculoskeletal system. A key element for the development of anatomically accurate, state …

Validation of a C2–C7 cervical spine finite element model using specimen-specific flexibility data

N Kallemeyn, A Gandhi, S Kode, K Shivanna… - Medical engineering & …, 2010 - Elsevier
This study presents a specimen-specific C2–C7 cervical spine finite element model that was
developed using multiblock meshing techniques. The model was validated using in-house …

The biomechanical study of cervical spine: A Finite Element Analysis

PS Manickam, S Roy - The International Journal of Artificial …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
The biomechanical study helps us to understand the mechanics of the human cervical spine.
A three dimensional Finite Element (FE) model for C3 to C6 level was developed using …

Cage-screw and anterior plating combination reduces the risk of micromotion and subsidence in multilevel anterior cervical discectomy and fusion—a finite element …

M Lin, SZ Shapiro, J Doulgeris, ED Engeberg, CT Tsai… - The Spine Journal, 2021 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND CONTEXT Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is widely used to
treat patients with spinal disorders, where the cage is a critical component to achieve …

Application of an asymmetric finite element model of the C2-T1 cervical spine for evaluating the role of soft tissues in stability

DU Erbulut, I Zafarparandeh, I Lazoglu… - Medical engineering & …, 2014 - Elsevier
Different finite element models of the cervical spine have been suggested for evaluating the
roles of ligaments, facet joints, and disks in the stability of cervical spine under sagittal …

A comprehensive finite element model of surgical treatment for cervical myelopathy

KE Stoner, KO Abode-Iyamah, DC Fredericks… - Clinical …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Cervical myelopathy is a common and debilitating chronic spinal cord
dysfunction. Treatment includes anterior and/or posterior surgical intervention to …

The effect of cervical intervertebral disc degeneration on the motion path of instantaneous center of rotation at degenerated and adjacent segments: A finite element …

D Sang, CF Du, B Wu, XY Cai, W Cui, CX Yuchi… - Computers in Biology …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background The motion path of instantaneous center of rotation (ICR) is a crucial kinematic
parameter to dynamically characterize cervical spine intervertebral patterns of motion; …

Comparative studies of cervical spine anterior stabilization systems-Finite element analysis

A Mackiewicz, M Banach, A Denisiewicz… - Clinical …, 2016 - Elsevier
Background The object of the study was to assess the impact of one-level stabilization of the
cervical spine for both anterior static and dynamic plates. Segments C2–C6 of the cervical …