The finite element method (FEM) represents a computer simulation method, originally used
in civil engineering, which dates back to the early 1940s. Applications of FEM have also …

Scoliosis is a deformity of the spine that in severe cases requires surgical treatment. There is
still disagreement among clinicians as to what the aim of such treatment is as well as the …

Biomechanical changes at the adjacent segments after interbody fusion are common
instigators of adjacent segment degeneration (ASD). This study aims to investigate how the …

The present study aimed to determine the characteristics of multifidus, erector spinae and
psoas major degeneration in elderly patients with degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS) and …

Finite element (FE) modeling is widely used to study the biomechanical effect of material
properties, surgical procedures, and loading and boundary conditions on the lumbar spine …

Purpose This study aimed to find a standard of the vertebra kinematics during functional
weight-bearing activities in degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS) patients. Methods Fifty-four …

Background Establishing a normal L3–5 model and using finite element analysis to explore
the biomechanical characteristics of extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) with different …

Background and objective The traditional pedicle screw-rod internal fixation system has
been widely used for thoracic diseases in clinical practice, but its high profile increases the …

Computational design is necessary for advancing biomedical technologies, particularly
complex systems with numerous complicated trade-offs. For instance, 3D printed tissue …

Computational design is growing in necessity for advancing biomedical technologies,
particularly for complex systems with numerous trade-offs. For instance, in tissue scaffolds …