Purpose Lumbar posterior ring apophysis fracture (PRAF) is an uncommon disorder
frequently accompanied by lumbar disc herniation (LDH). Over the years, there have …

This study presents a specimen-specific C2–C7 cervical spine finite element model that was
developed using multiblock meshing techniques. The model was validated using in-house …

Back pain is a common symptom in children and adolescents. Here we review the important
causes, of which defects and stress reactions of the pars interarticularis are the most …

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

BACKGROUND CONTEXT Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is widely used to
treat patients with spinal disorders, where the cage is a critical component to achieve …

Although a number of finite element (FE) adult cervical spine models have been developed
to understand the injury mechanisms of the neck in automotive related crash scenarios …

BACKGROUND: Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) cages have achieved satisfactory
fusion results, but cases of cage migration or mechanical failure were repeatedly reported …

BACKGROUND: The transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) procedure may reduce
many of the risks and limitations associated with posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) …

Very few computer models of the spine integrate vertebral growth plates to investigate their
mechanical behavior and potential impacts on bone growth. An approach was developed to …

BACKGROUND: Anterior lumbar interbody fusion and posterior lumbar interbody fusion with
1 cage have been shown to have similar biomechanics compared with the use of 2 cages …