Development and validation of a computationally efficient finite element model of the human lumbar spine: Application to disc degeneration
Introduction This study develops and validates an accurate, computationally efficient, 3-
dimensional finite element model (FEM) of the human lumbar spine. Advantages of this …
dimensional finite element model (FEM) of the human lumbar spine. Advantages of this …
On the finite element modeling of the lumbar spine: a schematic review
Finite element modelling of the lumbar spine is a challenging problem. Lower back pain is
among the most common pathologies in the global populations, owing to which the patient …
among the most common pathologies in the global populations, owing to which the patient …
Parametric convergence sensitivity and validation of a finite element model of the human lumbar spine
UM Ayturk, CM Puttlitz - Computer methods in biomechanics and …, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
The primary objective of this study was to generate a finite element model of the human
lumbar spine (L1–L5), verify mesh convergence for each tissue constituent and perform an …
lumbar spine (L1–L5), verify mesh convergence for each tissue constituent and perform an …
[PDF][PDF] Alterations in lumbar spine mechanics due to degenerative disc disease
UM Ayturk, CM Puttlitz, SP James, X Qian, PR Heyliger - 2010 - mountainscholar.org
Degenerative disc disease is a major source of low back pain. It is hypothesized to
significantly alter the biomechanics of the lumbar spine both at the tissue and motion …
significantly alter the biomechanics of the lumbar spine both at the tissue and motion …
Finite element modelling of the spine
This chapter focuses on the finite element method applied to spine modelling. First, the
functional biomechanics of the healthy spine are presented in terms of load transfers among …
functional biomechanics of the healthy spine are presented in terms of load transfers among …
Lumbar spine finite element model for healthy subjects: development and validation
Finite element (FE) method is a proven powerful and efficient tool to study the biomechanics
of the human lumbar spine. However, due to the large inter-subject variability of geometries …
of the human lumbar spine. However, due to the large inter-subject variability of geometries …
Comparison of eight published static finite element models of the intact lumbar spine: predictive power of models improves when combined together
Finite element (FE) model studies have made important contributions to our understanding
of functional biomechanics of the lumbar spine. However, if a model is used to answer …
of functional biomechanics of the lumbar spine. However, if a model is used to answer …
An experimental-numerical method for the calibration of finite element models of the lumbar spine
LF Nicolini, A Beckmann, M Laubach… - Medical Engineering & …, 2022 - Elsevier
We present a systematic and automated stepwise method to calibrate computational models
of the spine. For that purpose, a sequential resection study on one lumbar specimen (L2-L5) …
of the spine. For that purpose, a sequential resection study on one lumbar specimen (L2-L5) …
Determination of the translational and rotational stiffnesses of an L4–L5 functional spinal unit using a specimen-specific finite element model
B Weisse, AK Aiyangar, C Affolter, R Gander… - Journal of the …, 2012 - Elsevier
The knowledge of spinal kinematics is of paramount importance for many aspects of clinical
application (ie diagnosis, treatment and surgical intervention) and for the development of …
application (ie diagnosis, treatment and surgical intervention) and for the development of …
Explicit finite element modeling of the human lumbar spine
M Rao - 2012 - digitalcommons.du.edu
Validated finite element (FE) models of the functional spinal unit (FSU) and lumbar spine are
essential in design-phase device development and in assessing the mechanics associated …
essential in design-phase device development and in assessing the mechanics associated …
