Developing methods for the non-invasive characterization of the mechanics of
musculoskeletal tissues is an ongoing research focus in biomechanics. Often, these …

Despite a century of research on the physiology/pathophysiology of the spinal cord in
chronic pain condition, the properties of the spinal cord were rarely studied at the large …

There is a lack of numeric data for the mechanical characterization of spine muscles,
especially in vivo data. The multifidus muscle is a major muscle for the stabilization of the …

Objectives Although magnetic resonance is widely spread to assess qualitatively disc
morphology, a simple method to determine reliably intervertebral disc status is still lacking …

Objectives In vitro studies showed that annulus fibrosus lose its integrity in idiopathic
scoliosis. Shear-wave ultrasound elastography can be used for non-invasive measurement …

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 …

Background Internal soft tissue strains have been shown to be one of the main factors
responsible for the onset of Pressure Ulcers and to be representative of its risk of …

Ultrasound shear wave elastography is a radiation-free and low-cost technique for
evaluating the mechanical properties of different tissues. This study systematically reviewed …

The main function of the intervertebral disc is biomechanical function, since it must resist
repetitive high loadings, while giving the spine its flexibility and protecting the spinal cord …

Abstract Objective 2D Ultrasound (US) imaging has been recently investigated as a more
accessible alternative to 3D Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for the estimation of soft …