Background Previous studies investigated the overall mechanical strength of the vertebral
body; however, limited information is available on the biomechanical properties of different …

Purpose This study analyzed the correlation between the compressive strength of human
thoracolumbar vertebrae, bone density and endplate area (measured by SE-QCT). Method …

Background Although deformation and fracture of the vertebral endplate have been
implicated in spinal conditions such as vertebral fracture and disc degeneration, few …

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The vertebral body is the major load bearing part of the vertebra
and consists of a central trabecular core surrounded by a thin cortical shell. The aim of this in …

Background The quality of the vertebral body structures such as endplate, cortex, and
trabecular bone is important for understanding the performance of implants, particularly at …

The biomechanical role of the vertebral cortical shell remains poorly understood. Using high‐
resolution finite element modeling of a cohort of elderly vertebrae, we found that the …

The sensitivity of vertebral body strength to the distribution of axial forces along the endplate
has not been comprehensively evaluated. Using quantitative computed tomography-based …

Study Design. The thickness and structure of the vertebral body cortex were examined from
sections of human cadaveric vertebrae. Objectives. The objectives were to identify the …

Cervical interbody device subsidence can result in screw breakage, plate dislodgement,
and/or kyphosis. Preoperative bone density measurement may be helpful in predicting the …

Stress magnitude and variability as estimated from large scale finite element (FE) analyses
have been associated with compressive strength of human vertebral cancellous cores but …