Background: Non-specific low back pain (LBP) is highly prevalent today. Disc degeneration
could be one of the causes of non-specific LBP, and increased intradiscal pressure (IDP) …

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 …

Study Design Mechanical simulations. Objective Inadequate calibration of annuli negatively
affects the computational accuracy of finite element (FE) models. Specifically, the definition …

Objective This article reviews the applications of Finite Element Models (FEMs) in
personalized dentistry, focusing on treatment planning, material selection, and CAD-CAM …

Degenerative diseases of the spine can lead to or hasten the onset of additional spinal
problems that significantly reduce human mobility. The spine consists of vertebral bodies …

In spine research, two possibilities to generate models exist: generic (population-based)
models representing the average human and subject-specific representations of individuals …

Abstract Background and Objectives Finite element simulations are widely employed as a
non-invasive and cost-effective approach for predicting outcomes in biomechanical …

Facet joint arthrosis causes pain in approximately 7% of the US population, but current
treatments are palliative. The objective of this study was to elucidate structure-function …

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 …

The facet joint contributes to lumbar spine stability as it supports the weight of body along
with the intervertebral discs. However, most studies on the causes of degenerative lumbar …