The finite element method (FEM) represents a computer simulation method, originally used
in civil engineering, which dates back to the early 1940s. Applications of FEM have also …

Background: Steadily increasing expenditure in the United States health-care system has
led to a shift toward a value-based model that focuses on quality of care and cost …

Study Design: Retrospective database study. Objective: Low back and neck pain are among
the top leading causes of disability worldwide. The aim of our study was to report the current …

Study Design. Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected registry data. Objective. The
aim of this study was to compare the performance of 30% reduction to established absolute …

The biomechanical function of the intervertebral disc (IVD) is a critical indicator of tissue
health and pathology. The mechanical responses (displacements, strain) of the IVD to …

Cervical degenerative disc diseases such as myelopathy and radiculopathy often require
conventional treatments like artificial cervical disc replacement or anterior cervical …

Adult cervical deformity is a structural malalignment of the cervical spine that may present
with variety of significant symptomatology for patients. There are clear and substantial …

Study design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Objectives: Cervical spine endoscopic
discectomy and decompression have gained popularity in the last decade. This review …

Cervical spine pathology is becoming increasingly prevalent with an aging world population
and is associated with significant morbidity, affecting all areas of the world. This review was …

Study Design. Descriptive epidemiologic study. Objective. To compare trends in utilization
and predictive factors for single-level cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) relative to anterior …