Background Computational spine models of various types have been employed to
understand spine function, assess the risk that different activities pose to the spine, and …

The spine is an important and complex skeletal structure in the human body. It is a
vulnerable part of our skeleton that is open to many medical problems. Hence it is necessary …

Finite element models are frequently used to study lumbar spinal biomechanics.
Deterministic models are used to reflect a certain configuration, including the means of …

Human functional spinal unit (FSU) is comprised of two adjacent vertebrae, the intervertebral
disc (IVD), the cartilage endplates and the connecting ligamentous tissues. As humans age …

In computational biomechanics, two separate types of models have been used
predominantly to enhance the understanding of the mechanisms of action of the …

This paper deals with a brief review of the recent developments in computational modelling
applied to innovative treatments of spine diseases. Additionally, it provides a perspective on …

The kinematic behavior of models that are based on the finite element method (FEM) for
modeling the human body depends greatly on an accurate estimate of the parameters that …

Intervertebral translations and rotations are likely dependent on intervertebral stiffness
properties. The objective of this study was to incorporate realistic intervertebral stiffnesses in …

Intervertebral disc degeneration involves changes in its material properties that affect the
mechanical functions of the spinal system. However, the alteration of the biomechanics of a …

The present invention relates to a method and corresponding system for modeling a
musculo-skeletal system. An embodiment of the method of the invention begins by scaling …