The use of finite element models to assist understanding and treatment for scoliosis: a review paper
W Wang, GR Baran, RR Betz, AF Samdani, JM Pahys… - Spine Deformity, 2014 - Elsevier
Introduction Scoliosis is a complex spinal deformity whose etiology is still unknown, and its
treatment presents many challenges. Finite element modeling (FEM) is one of the analytical …
treatment presents many challenges. Finite element modeling (FEM) is one of the analytical …
Current models to understand the onset and progression of scoliotic deformities in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review
AR Meiring, EP de Kater, A Stadhouder, BJ van Royen… - Spine Deformity, 2023 - Springer
Purpose To create an updated and comprehensive overview of the modeling studies that
have been done to understand the mechanics underlying deformities of adolescent …
have been done to understand the mechanics underlying deformities of adolescent …
Geometric sensitivity of patient-specific finite element models of the spine to variability in user-selected anatomical landmarks
Software to create individualised finite element (FE) models of the osseoligamentous spine
using pre-operative computed tomography (CT) data-sets for spinal surgery patients has …
using pre-operative computed tomography (CT) data-sets for spinal surgery patients has …
Influence of interpersonal geometrical variation on spinal motion segment stiffness: implications for patient-specific modeling
GJM Meijer, J Homminga, AG Veldhuizen, GJ Verkerke - Spine, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. A validated finite element model of an L3–L4 motion segment is used to
analyze the effects of interpersonal differences in geometry on spinal stiffness. Objective …
analyze the effects of interpersonal differences in geometry on spinal stiffness. Objective …
Biomechanics of thoracolumbar junction vertebral fractures from various kinematic conditions
Thoracolumbar spine fracture classifications are mainly based on a post-traumatic
observation of fracture patterns, which is not sufficient to provide a full understanding of …
observation of fracture patterns, which is not sufficient to provide a full understanding of …
An FE investigation simulating intra-operative corrective forces applied to correct scoliosis deformity
Background Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a deformity of the spine, which may
require surgical correction by attaching a rod to the patient's spine using screws implanted in …
require surgical correction by attaching a rod to the patient's spine using screws implanted in …
Relationships between viscoelastic properties of lumbar intervertebral disc and degeneration grade assessed by MRI
S Campana, E Charpail, JA de Guise… - Journal of the …, 2011 - Elsevier
Biomechanical modelling of the spine is of high clinical significance, either for implant
evaluation or for surgery planning. Nevertheless, assessment of patient specific material …
evaluation or for surgery planning. Nevertheless, assessment of patient specific material …
Experimental validation of a patient-specific model of orthotic action in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
C Vergari, I Courtois, E Ebermeyer, H Bouloussa… - European Spine …, 2016 - Springer
Purpose Personalized modeling of brace action has potential in improving brace efficacy in
adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Model validation and simulation uncertainty are rarely …
adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Model validation and simulation uncertainty are rarely …
Method to geometrically personalize a detailed finite-element model of the spine
To date, developing geometrically personalized and detailed solid finite-element models
(FEMs) of the spine remains a challenge, notably due to multiple articulations and complex …
(FEMs) of the spine remains a challenge, notably due to multiple articulations and complex …
Coronal plane segmental flexibility in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis assessed by fulcrum-bending radiographs
Abstract Knowledge about segmental flexibility in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is crucial
for a better biomechanical understanding, particularly for the development of fusionless …
for a better biomechanical understanding, particularly for the development of fusionless …