Abstract Purpose of Review Low back pain encompasses three distinct sources: axial
lumbosacral, radicular, and referred pain. Annually, the prevalence of low back pain in the …

The field of research on pain originating from various bone diseases is expanding rapidly,
with new mechanisms and targets asserting both peripheral and central sites of action. The …

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 …

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 …

Background The number of oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) procedures has
continued to rise over recent years. Adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) is a common …

Chronic low back pain is a common and challenging problem presenting to a variety of
practitioners. It is estimated that up to 90% of people experience significant lower back pain …

The human intervertebral disc (IVD) is a complex organ composed of fibrous and
cartilaginous connective tissues, and it serves as a boundary between 2 adjacent vertebrae …

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

Objective To ascertain the biomechanical effects of a degenerated L4–L5 segment on the
lower lumbar spine through a comprehensive simulation of disc degeneration. Methods A …

Irrespective of the lifting technique (squat or stoop), the lumbar spine posture (more kyphotic
versus more lordotic) adopted during lifting activities is an important parameter affecting the …