X23D—intraoperative 3D lumbar spine shape reconstruction based on sparse multi-view X-ray data

S Jecklin, C Jancik, M Farshad, P Fürnstahl… - Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Visual assessment based on intraoperative 2D X-rays remains the predominant aid for
intraoperative decision-making, surgical guidance, and error prevention. However, correctly …

[HTML][HTML] Comprehensive assessment of global spinal sagittal alignment and related normal spinal loads in a healthy population

F Rieger, DA Rothenfluh, SJ Ferguson… - Journal of Biomechanics, 2024 - Elsevier
Abnormal postoperative global sagittal alignment (GSA) is associated with an increased risk
of mechanical complications after spinal surgery. Typical assessment of sagittal alignment …

Topology optimization of patient-specific spinal fusion implants

T Smit - 2023 - research-collection.ethz.ch
Lower back pain is one of the most common health problems in Switzerland and a leading
cause of reduced work performance. On a personal level, back pain is limiting the patient's …