Recent advancement in finite element analysis of spinal interbody cages: a review
R Wang, Z Wu - Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Finite element analysis (FEA) is a widely used tool in a variety of industries and research
endeavors. With its application to spine biomechanics, FEA has contributed to a better …
endeavors. With its application to spine biomechanics, FEA has contributed to a better …
Biomechanics of spinal implants—a review
Spinal instrumentations have been classified as rigid fixation, total disc replacement and
dynamic stabilization system for treatment of various spinal disorders. The efficacy and …
dynamic stabilization system for treatment of various spinal disorders. The efficacy and …
Influence of posterior pedicle screw fixation at L4–L5 level on biomechanics of the lumbar spine with and without fusion: a finite element method
Background Posterior pedicle screw (PS) fixation, a common treatment method for
widespread low-back pain problems, has many uncertain aspects including stress …
widespread low-back pain problems, has many uncertain aspects including stress …
The anterior and traverse cage can provide optimal biomechanical performance for both traditional and percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody …
Background Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is a well-established surgical
treatment for patients with lumbar degenerative disc disease; however, the optimal position …
treatment for patients with lumbar degenerative disc disease; however, the optimal position …
Effect of pedicle screw angles on the fracture risk of the human vertebra: A patient-specific computational model
The assessment of a human vertebra's stability after a screws fixation procedure and its
fracture risk is still an open clinical problem. The accurate evaluation of fracture risk requires …
fracture risk is still an open clinical problem. The accurate evaluation of fracture risk requires …
Biomechanics after spinal decompression and posterior instrumentation
Purpose The aim of this study was to elucidate segmental range of motion (ROM) before and
after common decompression and fusion procedures on the lumbar spine. Methods ROM of …
after common decompression and fusion procedures on the lumbar spine. Methods ROM of …
Recent developments in finite element analysis of the lumbar spine
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 …
properties, surgical procedures, and loading and boundary conditions on the lumbar spine …
Comparison of biomechanical performance of five different treatment approaches for fixing posterior pelvic ring injury
Background. A large number of pelvic injuries are seriously unstable, with mortality rates
reaching 19%. Approximately 60% of pelvic injuries are related to the posterior pelvic ring …
reaching 19%. Approximately 60% of pelvic injuries are related to the posterior pelvic ring …
Biomechanical evaluation of strategies for adjacent segment disease after lateral lumbar interbody fusion: is the extension of pedicle screws necessary?
Z Liang, J Cui, J Zhang, J He, J Tang, H Ren… - BMC Musculoskeletal …, 2020 - Springer
Background Adjacent segment disease (ASD) is a well-known complication after interbody
fusion. Pedicle screw-rod revision possesses sufficient strength and rigidity. However, is a …
fusion. Pedicle screw-rod revision possesses sufficient strength and rigidity. However, is a …
The use of triangular implants to enhance sacropelvic fixation: a finite element investigation
M Panico, RD Chande, DP Lindsey, A Mesiwala… - The Spine Journal, 2020 - Elsevier
Background context Long thoracolumbar fixation and fusion have become a consolidated
treatment for severe spinal disorders. Concomitant sacropelvic fixation with S2 alar-iliac …
treatment for severe spinal disorders. Concomitant sacropelvic fixation with S2 alar-iliac …