A number of papers have recently emphasised the importance of verification, validation and
sensitivity testing in computational studies within the field of biomechanical engineering …

There is an increased interest in studying the biomechanics of the facet joints. For in silico
studies, it is therefore important to understand the level of reliability of models for outputs of …

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 …

Sudden deceleration and frontal/rear impact configurations involve rapid movements that
can cause spinal injuries. This study aimed to investigate the rotation rate effect on the L2 …

BACKGROUND: The instantaneous center of rotation in a functional spinal unit is an
indicator for mechanical disorders and is relevant for the development of motion preserving …

Lower back pain is a medical condition of epidemic proportion, and the degeneration of the
intervertebral disc has been identified as a major contributor. The etiology of intervertebral …

Finite element (FE) models are advantageous in the study of intervertebral disc mechanics
as the stress–strain distributions can be determined throughout the tissue and the applied …

Study Design Mechanical simulations. Objective Inadequate calibration of annuli negatively
affects the computational accuracy of finite element (FE) models. Specifically, the definition …

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 …

Intervertebral disc metabolic transport is essential to the functional spine and provides the
cells with the nutrients necessary to tissue maintenance. Disc degenerative changes alter …