Previous investigations reported enhanced osseous parameters subsequent to
administration of whole body vibration (WBV). While the efficacy of WBV continues to be …

Finite element analysis is a powerful tool routinely used to study complex biological systems.
For the last four decades, the lumbar intervertebral disc has been the focus of many such …

BACKGROUND: Major deficits of many finite element models of the lumbar spine are the
oversimplification, assumed constellation of the material properties or the insufficiently …

BACKGROUND: An important step in finite element modeling is the process of validation to
derive clinical relevant data. It can be assumed that defect states of a finite element model …

Sudden deceleration and frontal/rear impact configurations involve rapid movements that
can cause spinal injuries. This study aimed to investigate the rotation rate effect on the L2 …

There is an increased interest in studying the biomechanics of the facet joints. For in silico
studies, it is therefore important to understand the level of reliability of models for outputs of …

Background Finite element analysis results will show significant differences if the model
used is performed under various material properties, geometries, loading modes or other …

The surgical devices for the treatment of degenerative disc disease are based on different
concepts (rods for spine fusion, ROM-restricting or load-bearing devices for dynamic …

Intervertebral discs have a primarily mechanical role in transmitting loads through the spine.
The disc is subjected to a combination of elastic, viscous and osmotic forces; previous 3D …

In this paper, we first describe the construction of a finite element model of the human spine
that may be used to assist the investigation of clinical problems by predicting its …