[HTML][HTML] Biomechanics of the human intervertebral disc: a review of testing techniques and results

N Newell, JP Little, A Christou, MA Adams… - Journal of the …, 2017 - Elsevier
Many experimental testing techniques have been adopted in order to provide an
understanding of the biomechanics of the human intervertebral disc (IVD). The aim of this …

Design requirements for annulus fibrosus repair: review of forces, displacements, and material properties of the intervertebral disk and a summary of candidate …

RG Long, OM Torre, WW Hom… - Journal of …, 2016 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
There is currently a lack of clinically available solutions to restore functionality to the
intervertebral disk (IVD) following herniation injury to the annulus fibrosus (AF) …

The Pfirrmann classification of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration: an independent inter-and intra-observer agreement assessment

J Urrutia, P Besa, M Campos, P Cikutovic… - European Spine …, 2016 - Springer
Purpose Grading inter-vertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is important in the evaluation of
many degenerative conditions, including patients with low back pain. Magnetic resonance …

[HTML][HTML] Decoding the annulus fibrosus cell atlas by scRNA-seq to develop an inducible composite hydrogel: A novel strategy for disc reconstruction

H Wang, D Wang, B Luo, D Wang, H Jia, P Peng… - Bioactive Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Low back pain is one of the most serious public health problems worldwide and the major
clinical manifestation of intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD). The key pathological …

Structural mechanisms in soft fibrous tissues: a review

M Sharabi - Frontiers in Materials, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Through years of evolution, biological soft fibrous tissues have developed remarkable
functional properties, unique hierarchical architectures, and-most notably, an unparalleled …

[HTML][HTML] Design principles in mechanically adaptable biomaterials for repairing annulus fibrosus rupture: A review

D Zhou, H Liu, Z Zheng, D Wu - Bioactive Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Annulus fibrosus (AF) plays a crucial role in the biomechanical loading of intervertebral disc
(IVD). AF is difficult to self-heal when the annulus tears develop, because AF has a unique …

Comparison of temporomandibular joint disc, meniscus, and intervertebral disc in fundamental characteristics and tissue engineering

Y She, S Tang, Z Zhu, Y Sun, W Deng… - … Research Part B …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc, meniscus and intervertebral disc (IVD) are three
fibrocartilage discs, which play critical roles in our daily life. Their degeneration contributes …

Biomechanical feasibility of semi-rigid stabilization and semi-rigid lumbar interbody fusion: a finite element study

CE Wong, HT Hu, LH Kao, CJ Liu, KC Chen… - BMC Musculoskeletal …, 2022 - Springer
Background Semi-rigid lumbar fusion offers a compromise between pedicle screw-based
rigid fixation and non-instrumented lumbar fusion. However, the use of semi-rigid …

Toward a mechanically biocompatible intervertebral disc: Engineering of combined biomimetic annulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus analogs

HS Mordechai, A Aharonov, SE Sharon… - … Research Part A, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration and accompanying lower back pain impose global
medical and societal challenges, affecting over 600 million people worldwide. The IVD …

[HTML][HTML] Decellularized allogeneic intervertebral disc: natural biomaterials for regenerating disc degeneration

X Lin, X Fang, Q Wang, Z Hu, K Chen, Z Shan… - Oncotarget, 2016 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Intervertebral disc degeneration is associated with back pain and disc herniation. This study
established a modified protocol for intervertebral disc (IVD) decellularization and prepared …