Biomechanics of the sacroiliac joint: anatomy, function, biomechanics, sexual dimorphism, and causes of pain

…, H Elgafy, DU Erbulut, AK Agarwal… - International journal of …, 2020 - ijssurgery.com
Background: The sacroiliac joints (SIJs), the largest axial joints in the body, sit in between
the sacrum and pelvic bones on either side. They connect the spine to the pelvis and thus …

Sex specific sacroiliac joint biomechanics during standing upright: a finite element study

…, A Kiapour, AS Vosoughi, B Duhon, AK Agarwal… - Spine, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. The comparison of sacroiliac joint (SIJ) angular motions, pelvis ligaments
strain, load sharing, and stress distribution across the joint for male and female spine-pelvis-…

Microwave assisted preparation of magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) for orthopedic applications: A novel solution to the exothermicity problem

H Zhou, AK Agarwal, VK Goel, SB Bhaduri - Materials Science and …, 2013 - Elsevier
There are two interesting features of this paper. First, we report herein a novel microwave
assisted technique to prepare phosphate based orthopedic cements, which do not generate …

Optimal satellite rod constructs to mitigate rod failure following pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO): a finite element study

…, A Joukar, A Kiapour, D Parajuli, AK Agarwal… - The Spine Journal, 2019 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND CONTEXT Pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) is a challenging restoration
technique for sagittal imbalance and is associated with significant complications. One of the …

Implant retention or removal for management of surgical site infection after spinal surgery

A Agarwal, A Kelkar, AG Agarwal… - Global Spine …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Study Design: A literature review. Objective: To summarize the implant removal rate,
common bacterial organisms found, time of onset, ratio of superficial to deep infection, and …

Smaller interval distractions may reduce chances of growth rod breakage without impeding desired spinal growth: a finite element study

A Agarwal, AK Agarwal, A Jayaswal, V Goel - Spine Deformity, 2014 - Springer
Background Growth rods allow regular distraction of the spine to compensate for growth.
Traditionally such distractions are performed every 6 months via open surgery. However with …

Does spanning a lateral lumbar interbody cage across the vertebral ring apophysis increase loads required for failure and mitigate endplate violation

…, H Serhan, MK Kodigudla, V Palepu, AK Agarwal… - Spine, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. Randomized Biomechanical Cadaveric Study—Level II. Objective. We aimed
to elucidate that placing lateral lumbar interbody cages that span the stronger ring …

Development of nanosilica bonded monetite cement from egg shells

H Zhou, TJF Luchini, NM Boroujeni, AK Agarwal… - Materials Science and …, 2015 - Elsevier
This work represents further effort from our group in developing monetite based calcium
phosphate cements (CPC). These cements start with a calcium phosphate powder (MW-CPC) …

Outcomes of optimal distraction forces and frequencies in growth rod surgery for different types of scoliotic curves: an in silico and in vitro study

A Agarwal, AK Agarwal, A Jayaswal, VK Goel - Spine deformity, 2017 - Elsevier
Objective Analyze the effects of the distraction forces and frequencies on multiple representative
scoliotic curves and to establish a relationship between high distraction forces and …

Quantitative characteristics of consecutive lengthening episodes in early-onset scoliosis (EOS) patients with dual growth rods

A Agarwal, A Goswami, GP Vijayaraghavan… - Spine, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. A prospective single-center study. Objective. The aim of this study was to
record the characteristic forces and lengths observed during distraction episodes in early-onset …