The aim of this work was to find the conditions for mechanical stability of the human lumbar
spine. Several models of the back are found in the literature, from the simple force couple …

Many experimental testing techniques have been adopted in order to provide an
understanding of the biomechanics of the human intervertebral disc (IVD). The aim of this …

Developmental Juvenile Osteology was created as a core reference text to document the
development of the entire human skeleton from early embryonic life to adulthood. In the …

The past decade has seen the development and testing of an increasingly large set of
ergonomics tools. With new sections in every chapter, the third edition of Introduction to …

A foundation textbook for those requiring an understanding of the structure and
biomechanics of the lumbar spine and sacrum. The book aims to bring together in one …

We investigated the distribution of compressive 'stress' within cadaver intervertebral discs,
using a pressure transducer mounted in a 1.3 mm diameter needle. The needle was pulled …

Study Design. A biomechanical and imaging study of human cadaveric spinal motion
segments. Objective. To investigate the effect of both disc degeneration and facet joint …

We conducted a classification analysis to identify factors associated with sitting comfort and
discomfort. The objective was to investigate the possible multidimensional nature of comfort …

This article has been selected for the Anesthesiology CME Program. After reading the
article, go to http://www. asahq. org/journal-cme to take the test and apply for Category 1 …

Authored by experts of international renown, the new edition of The Biomechanics of Back
Pain forms a bridge between the latest research and the effective clinical management of …