Computational lumbar spine models: A literature review

GG Knapik, E Mendel, E Bourekas, WS Marras - Clinical Biomechanics, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Computational spine models of various types have been employed to
understand spine function, assess the risk that different activities pose to the spine, and …

The mismatch between bony endplates and grafted bone increases screw loosening risk for OLIF patients with ALSR fixation biomechanically

JC Li, TH Xie, Z Zhang, ZT Song, YM Song… - … in Bioengineering and …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The mismatch between bony endplates (BEPs) and grafted bone (GB) triggers several
complications biomechanically. However, no published study has identified whether this …

Biomechanical analysis of lumbar interbody fusion supplemented with various posterior stabilization systems

W Fan, LX Guo, M Zhang - European Spine Journal, 2021 - Springer
Purpose Biomechanical comparison between rigid and non-rigid posterior stabilization
systems following lumbar interbody fusion has been conducted in several studies. However …

Biomechanical analysis of segmental lumbar lordosis and risk of cage subsidence with different cage heights and alternative placements in transforaminal lumbar …

S Rastegar, PJ Arnoux, X Wang… - Computer methods in …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Cage subsidence in transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is one of the concerns.
The objective was to numerically assess the resulting segmental lumbar lordosis (SLL) and …

Posterior lumbar interbody fusion versus transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: finite element analysis of the vibration characteristics of fused lumbar spine

W Fan, LX Guo, D Zhao - World neurosurgery, 2021 - Elsevier
Objective Previous studies have investigated biomechanical characteristics of the lumbar
spine after different types of lumbar interbody fusion surgery under static loadings. However …

On the use of biaxial properties in modeling annulus as a Holzapfel–Gasser–Ogden material

N Momeni Shahraki, A Fatemi, VK Goel… - … in bioengineering and …, 2015 - frontiersin.org
Besides the biology, stresses and strains within the tissue greatly influence the location of
damage initiation and mode of failure in an intervertebral disk. Finite element models of a …

Smaller interval distractions may reduce chances of growth rod breakage without impeding desired spinal growth: a finite element study

A Agarwal, AK Agarwal, A Jayaswal, V Goel - Spine Deformity, 2014 - Springer
Background Growth rods allow regular distraction of the spine to compensate for growth.
Traditionally such distractions are performed every 6 months via open surgery. However …

Biomechanical evaluation of rigid interspinous process fixation combined with lumbar Interbody Fusion using hybrid testing protocol

W Fan, C Zhang, DX Zhang… - Journal of …, 2023 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Rigid interspinous process fixation (RIPF) has been recently discussed as an alternative to
pedicle screw fixation (PSF) for reducing trauma in lumbar interbody fusion (LIF) surgery …

Distraction magnitude and frequency affects the outcome in juvenile idiopathic patients with growth rods: finite element study using a representative scoliotic spine …

A Agarwal, A Zakeri, AK Agarwal, A Jayaswal, VK Goel - The Spine Journal, 2015 - Elsevier
Background context Growth rods are used to limit the progression of scoliosis without
restraining the opportunity for the spine to grow. However, major complications like rod …

Effect of distraction force on growth and biomechanics of the spine: a finite element study on normal juvenile spine with dual growth rod instrumentation

A Agarwal, AK Agarwal, A Jayaswal, VK Goel - Spine deformity, 2014 - Springer
Background Growth rods are used to limit the progression of scoliosis without restraining the
opportunity for the spine to grow. The growth is sustained by consecutive distraction at …