In-vitro models of disc degeneration–A review of methods and clinical relevance
The intervertebral disc (IVD) provides flexibility, acts as a shock absorber, and transmits
load. Degeneration of the IVD includes alterations in the biomechanics, extracellular matrix …
load. Degeneration of the IVD includes alterations in the biomechanics, extracellular matrix …
Integrating MRI-based geometry, composition and fiber architecture in a finite element model of the human intervertebral disc
Intervertebral disc degeneration is a common disease that is often related to impaired
mechanical function, herniations and chronic back pain. The degenerative process induces …
mechanical function, herniations and chronic back pain. The degenerative process induces …
[HTML][HTML] The influence of geometry on intervertebral disc stiffness
Geometry plays an important role in intervertebral disc (IVD) mechanics. Previous
computational studies have found a link between IVD geometry and stiffness. However, few …
computational studies have found a link between IVD geometry and stiffness. However, few …
Differences in IVD characteristics between low back pain patients and controls associated with HIZ as revealed with quantitative MRI
Background Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can provide objective continuous
intervertebral disc (IVD) measures in low back pain (LBP) patients. However, there are …
intervertebral disc (IVD) measures in low back pain (LBP) patients. However, there are …
Lumbar annulus fibrosus biomechanical characterization in healthy children by ultrasound shear wave elastography
C Vergari, G Dubois, R Vialle, JL Gennisson… - European …, 2016 - Springer
Objectives Intervertebral disc (IVD) is key to spine biomechanics, and it is often involved in
the cascade leading to spinal deformities such as idiopathic scoliosis, especially during the …
the cascade leading to spinal deformities such as idiopathic scoliosis, especially during the …
Axial loading during MRI influences T2-mapping values of lumbar discs: a feasibility study on patients with low back pain
M Nilsson, K Lagerstrand, I Kasperska, H Brisby… - European Spine …, 2016 - Springer
Purpose To investigate whether axial loading of the spine during MRI (alMRI)
instantaneously induces changes in biochemical disc features as reflected by altered …
instantaneously induces changes in biochemical disc features as reflected by altered …
Finite element analysis predicts experimental failure patterns in vertebral bodies loaded via intervertebral discs up to large deformation
Vertebral compression fractures are becoming increasingly common. Patient-specific
nonlinear finite element (FE) models have shown promise in predicting yield strength and …
nonlinear finite element (FE) models have shown promise in predicting yield strength and …
Finite element analyses of human vertebral bodies embedded in polymethylmethalcrylate or loaded via the hyperelastic intervertebral disc models provide equivalent …
Quantitative computer tomography (QCT)-based finite element (FE) models of vertebral body
provide better prediction of vertebral strength than dual energy X-ray absorptiometry …
provide better prediction of vertebral strength than dual energy X-ray absorptiometry …
Axial loading during MRI reveals deviant characteristics within posterior IVD regions between low back pain patients and controls
Purpose To investigate differences in functional intervertebral disk (IVD) characteristics
between low back pain (LBP) patients and controls using T2-mapping with axial loading …
between low back pain (LBP) patients and controls using T2-mapping with axial loading …
Compressive strength of elderly vertebrae is reduced by disc degeneration and additional flexion
Computer tomography (CT)-based finite element (FE) models assess vertebral strength
better than dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. Osteoporotic vertebrae are usually loaded via …
better than dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. Osteoporotic vertebrae are usually loaded via …