The use of finite element models as research tools in biomechanics and orthopedics has
grown exponentially over the last 20 years. However, the attention to mesh quality, model …

Finite element analysis is a widely accepted tool used in many industries and research
activities. It allows new designs to be thoroughly 'tested'before a prototype is even …

In this study, we present a three-dimensional geometrical and mechanical finite element
model of the complete lower cervical spine. The geometry of the vertebrae is parameterized …

Man‐made devices have been implanted into the body to relieve pain, to restore function,
and to facilitate healing. The subjects of this review are the materials, and to a lesser extent …

This study used finite element simulation to investigate the load transfer mechanisms within
the screw/vertebra complex under different interface conditions, and under varying screw …

Study Design. Load sharing in stabilized spinal segments was evaluated using sequential
injury and stabilization with a posterior instrumentation system under an in vitro flexibility …

This study investigated the biomechanical response of porous cages and lumbar spine
segments immediately after surgery and after bone fusion, in addition to the long-term effects …

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of lumbar spine fusion on the superior
adjacent intervertebral disk in the context of disk degeneration, using a nonlinear three …

In this paper, we propose a novel biomechanics-aware robot-assisted steerable drilling
framework with the goal of addressing common complications of spinal fixation procedures …

Background The increase in the number of anterior lumbar interbody fusions being
performed carries with it the potential for the long-term complication of adjacent segmental …