Many experimental testing techniques have been adopted in order to provide an
understanding of the biomechanics of the human intervertebral disc (IVD). The aim of this …

Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is rising worldwide and leading to significant health
issues and financial strain for patients. Traditional treatments for IVDD can alleviate pain but …

Authored by experts of international renown, the new edition of The Biomechanics of Back
Pain forms a bridge between the latest research and the effective clinical management of …

Study Design The in vitro tensile behavior of multiple-layer samples of anulus fibrosus were
investigated from nondegenerate intervertebral discs. Objectives To quantify the intrinsic …

Abstract Studyb Design: Samples of human lumbar (L3-L4) anulus fibrosus from four
different anatomic sites (anterior outer, posterolateral outer, anterior inner, posterolateral …

Axial and radial specimens of non-degenerate and degenerate human anulus fibrosus (AF)
were tested in confined compression to test the hypothesis that degeneration significantly …

Of the many problems associated with low back pain, those which are most amenable to
biomechanical investigation are identified. Recent advances in lumbar spinal mechanics are …

Study Design. A review is presented on current knowledge of the micromechanical factors in
the intervertebral disc, their role in modifying cell biology, and changes with degeneration …

Part I of this study showed that collagen fibres do need not need to be continuous to
reinforce the annulus fibrosus, and that 15-mm-wide samples of annulus retain about 44% of …

Growing clinical evidence suggests a correlation between diabetes and more frequent and
severe intervertebral disc failure, partially attributed to accelerated advanced glycation end …