Facet joints of the spine: structure–function relationships, problems and treatments, and the potential for regeneration
The zygapophysial joint, a diarthrodial joint commonly referred to as the facet joint, plays a
pivotal role in back pain, a condition that has been a leading cause of global disability since …
pivotal role in back pain, a condition that has been a leading cause of global disability since …
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 …
Biomechanics of spinal implants—a review
Spinal instrumentations have been classified as rigidfixation, 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 …
Effect of multilevel lumbar disc arthroplasty on spine kinematics and facet joint loads in flexion and extension: a finite element analysis
H Schmidt, F Galbusera, A Rohlmann, T Zander… - European spine …, 2012 - Springer
Total disc arthroplasty (TDA) has been successfully used for monosegmental treatment in
the last few years. However, multi-level TDA led to controversial clinical results. We …
the last few years. However, multi-level TDA led to controversial clinical results. We …
Effect of graded facetectomy on biomechanics of Dynesys dynamic stabilization system
A Kiapour, D Ambati, RW Hoy, VK Goel - Spine, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. Finite element (FE) method was used to compare the biomechanics of L3–S1
lumbar spine with graded facetectomy before and after placement of Dynesys. Objective. To …
lumbar spine with graded facetectomy before and after placement of Dynesys. Objective. To …
Optimal satellite rod constructs to mitigate rod failure following pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO): a finite element study
BACKGROUND CONTEXT Pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) is a challenging restoration
technique for sagittal imbalance and is associated with significant complications. One of the …
technique for sagittal imbalance and is associated with significant complications. One of the …
[HTML][HTML] Quantifying discretization errors for soft tissue simulation in computer assisted surgery: A preliminary study
M Duprez, SPA Bordas, M Bucki, HP Bui… - Applied Mathematical …, 2020 - Elsevier
Errors in biomechanics simulations arise from modelling and discretization. Modelling errors
are due to the choice of the mathematical model whilst discretization errors measure the …
are due to the choice of the mathematical model whilst discretization errors measure the …
Spinal balance/alignment—clinical relevance and biomechanics
A Shah, JVC Lemans, J Zavatsky… - Journal of …, 2019 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
In the anatomy of a normal spine, due to the curvatures in various regions, the C7 plumb line
(C7PL) passes through the sacrum so that the head is centered over the pelvic-ball and …
(C7PL) passes through the sacrum so that the head is centered over the pelvic-ball and …
[HTML][HTML] A comparative biomechanical analysis of various rod configurations following anterior column realignment and pedicle subtraction osteotomy
M Mumtaz, J Mendoza, AS Vosoughi, AS Unger… - Neurospine, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objective The objective of this study was to compare the biomechanical differences of
different rod configurations following anterior column realignment (ACR) and pedicle …
different rod configurations following anterior column realignment (ACR) and pedicle …
[HTML][HTML] On the use of biaxial properties in modeling annulus as a Holzapfel–Gasser–Ogden material
N Momeni Shahraki, A Fatemi, VK Goel… - … in bioengineering and …, 2015 - frontiersin.org
Besides the biology, stresses and strains within the tissue greatly influence the location of
damage initiation and mode of failure in an intervertebral disk. Finite element models of a …
damage initiation and mode of failure in an intervertebral disk. Finite element models of a …
