The importance of intervertebral disc material model on the prediction of mechanical function of the cervical spine

A Komeili, A Rasoulian, F Moghaddam… - BMC Musculoskeletal …, 2021 - Springer
Background Linear elastic, hyperelastic, and multiphasic material constitutive models are
frequently used for spinal intervertebral disc simulations. While the characteristics of each …

Structural constitutive models for soft biological tissues and biomaterials: the role of mechanical interactions

S Motiwale, MS Sacks - Mechanics of Soft Materials, 2025 - Springer
In this review, we explore the development of the structural constitutive models for soft
biological tissues and biomaterials, focusing on the role of mechanical interactions. Soft …

[HTML][HTML] Comparative biomechanical analyses of lower cervical spine post anterior fusion versus intervertebral disc arthroplasty: A geometrically patient-specific …

K Khalaf, M Nikkhoo - Journal of orthopaedic translation, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Background/Objective The optimal surgical technique for the treatment of cervical
degenerative disc disease (CDDD) towards decreasing the risk of adjacent segment …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanisms of cervical spine disc injury under cyclic loading

S Umale, N Yoganandan - Asian Spine Journal, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Methods Here, we developed a finite element model of the human C4–C5 disc. It comprised
endplates, five layers of fibers, a nucleus, and an annulus ground substance. The endplates …