The facet joint is a crucial anatomic region of the spine owing to its biomechanical role in
facilitating articulation of the vertebrae of the spinal column. It is a diarthrodial joint with …

A number of papers have recently emphasised the importance of verification, validation and
sensitivity testing in computational studies within the field of biomechanical engineering …

Computational techniques and software for the analysis of problems in mechanics have
naturally moved from their origins in the traditional engineering disciplines to the study of …

Predicting neck response and injury resulting from motor vehicle accidents is essential to
improving occupant protection. A detailed human cervical spine finite element model has …

There is increasing interest about the possible involvement of the sympathetic nervous
system (SNS) in initiation and maintenance of chronic muscle pain syndromes of different …

The cervical spine poses many complex challenges that require complex solutions. Anterior
cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) has been one such technique often employed to …

Cervical disc injury due to impact has been observed in clinical and biomechanical
investigations; however, there is a lack of data that helps to elucidate the mechanisms of …

Prevention of neck injuries due to complex loading, such as occurs in traffic accidents,
requires knowledge of neck injury mechanisms and tolerances. The influence of muscle …

Background Biomechanical computer models of the spine have important roles in the
treatment and correction of scoliosis by providing predictive information for surgeons and …

Mathematical cervical spine models allow for studying of impact loading that can cause
whiplash associated disorders (WAD). However, existing models only cover the male …