The mechanics of disc degeneration from an engineering and computational modelling viewpoint
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16/04/2009
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The anatomy and microstructure of the spine and in particular the intervertebral disc are intimately linked to how they operate in vivo and how they distribute loads to the adjacent musculature and bony anatomy. The degeneration of the intervertebral discs may be characterised by a loss of hydration, loss of disc height, a granular texture and the presence of annular lesions. As such, degeneration of the intervertebral discs compromises the mechanical integrity of their components and results in adaption and modification in the mechanical means by which loads are distributed between adjacent spinal motion segments. |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/25958/2/c25958.pdf Little, J. Paige (2009) The mechanics of disc degeneration from an engineering and computational modelling viewpoint. In Fundamentals of Spine Surgery Course, April 16, 2009, Sofitel Hotel, Brisbane. (Unpublished) |
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Copyright 2009 [please consult the author] |
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Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Engineering Systems |
Palavras-Chave | #090302 Biomechanical Engineering #spinal motion segment #intervertebral disc #disc degeneration #load distribution |
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