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Ansaripour H, Ferguson S, Flohr M. In-vitro Biomechanics of the Cervical Spine: a Systematic Review. J Biomech Eng 2022; 144:1140519. [PMID: 35482019 DOI: 10.1115/1.4054439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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In-vitro testing has been conducted to provide a comprehensive understanding of the biomechanics of the cervical spine. This has allowed a characterization of the stability of the spine as influenced by the intrinsic properties of its tissue constituents and the severity of degeneration or injury. This also enables the pre-clinical estimation of spinal implant functionality and the success of operative procedures. The purpose of this review paper was to compile methodologies and results from various studies addressing spinal kinematics in pre- and post-operative conditions so that they could be compared. The reviewed literature was evaluated to provide suggestions for a better approach for future studies, to reduce the uncertainties and facilitate comparisons among various results. The overview is presented in a way to inform various disciplines, such as experimental testing, design development, and clinical treatment. The biomechanical characteristics of the cervical spine, mainly the segmental range of motion (ROM), intradiscal pressure (IDP), and facet joint load (FJL), have been assessed by testing functional spinal units (FSUs). The relative effects of pathologies including disc degeneration, muscle dysfunction, and ligamentous transection have been studied by imposing on the specimen complex load scenarios imitating physiological conditions. The biomechanical response is strongly influenced by specimen type, test condition, and the different types of implants utilized in the different experimental groups.
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- Hossein Ansaripour
- CeramTec GmbH, Plochingen, Germany; Institute for Biomechanics, D-HEST, ETH, Zurich, Switzerland, CeramTec GmbH, CeramTec-Platz 1-9, 73207 Plochingen, Germany
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- Institute for Biomechanics, D-HEST, ETH, Zurich, Switzerland, Hönggerbergring 64, HPP O-22, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- CeramTec GmbH, Plochingen, Germany, CeramTec GmbH, CeramTec-Platz 1-9, 73207 Plochingen, Germany
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Finite element analysis of the effect of anterior dynamic plating on two-level anterior cervical discectomy fusion biomechanics. World Neurosurg 2022; 163:e43-e52. [PMID: 35176523 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.02.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Limitations of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) relate to mechanical failure of the construct after recurring subsidence and migration. This study aims to evaluate the effect of the maximum rotation of variable angle screws on the range of motion (ROM), cage migration, and subsidence. METHODS Five finite element (FE) models were developed from a C2-C7 cervical spine model. The first model was an intact C2-C7 spine model, and the second model was an altered C2-C7 model with C4-C6 cage insertion and a 2-level static plate. The other three models were altered C2-C7 models with the same C4-C6 cage insertion and a 2-level dynamic plate. RESULTS ROM of C4-C6 in the static plate model was reduced by about 14º from the intact model, while only reduced by about 9o in dynamic plate models. The maximum migration and subsidence at the cage-endplate interface in the dynamic plate models were lower than that in the static plate model under all moments. The von-Mises stress of the C3-C4 and C6-C7 discs in the dynamic plate models was lower than that in the static plate model. CONCLUSION Results indicate dynamic plating has promising potential (higher ROM and lower von Mises stress of discs) for stabilization in multilevel ACDF than static plate, though both dynamic plate and static plate has lower ROM than the intact model. Lower screw rotational angle has superior biomechanical performance (lower migration and subsidence) to higher rotational angle in multilevel applications regardless of loading.
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Costi JJ, Ledet EH, O'Connell GD. Spine biomechanical testing methodologies: The controversy of consensus vs scientific evidence. JOR Spine 2021; 4:e1138. [PMID: 33778410 PMCID: PMC7984003 DOI: 10.1002/jsp2.1138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2020] [Revised: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Biomechanical testing methodologies for the spine have developed over the past 50 years. During that time, there have been several paradigm shifts with respect to techniques. These techniques evolved by incorporating state-of-the-art engineering principles, in vivo measurements, anatomical structure-function relationships, and the scientific method. Multiple parametric studies have focused on the effects that the experimental technique has on outcomes. As a result, testing methodologies have evolved, but there are no standard testing protocols, which makes the comparison of findings between experiments difficult and conclusions about in vivo performance challenging. In 2019, the international spine research community was surveyed to determine the consensus on spine biomechanical testing and if the consensus opinion was consistent with the scientific evidence. More than 80 responses to the survey were received. The findings of this survey confirmed that while some methods have been commonly adopted, not all are consistent with the scientific evidence. This review summarizes the scientific literature, the current consensus, and the authors' recommendations on best practices based on the compendium of available evidence.
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- John J. Costi
- Biomechanics and Implants Research Group, Medical Device Research Institute, College of Science and EngineeringFlinders UniversityAdelaideAustralia
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroyNew YorkUSA
- Research and Development ServiceStratton VA Medical CenterAlbanyNew YorkUSA
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringUniversity of California‐BerkeleyBerkeleyCaliforniaUSA
- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity of California‐San FranciscoSan FranciscoCaliforniaUSA
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Adaptation of a clinical fixation device for biomechanical testing of the lumbar spine. J Biomech 2018; 69:164-168. [PMID: 29397109 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.12.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2017] [Revised: 12/15/2017] [Accepted: 12/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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In-vitro biomechanical testing is widely performed for characterizing the load-displacement characteristics of intact, injured, degenerated, and surgically repaired osteoligamentous spine specimens. Traditional specimen fixture devices offer an unspecified rigidity of fixation, while varying in the associated amounts and reversibility of damage to and "coverage" of a specimen - factors that can limit surgical access to structures of interest during testing as well as preclude the possibility of testing certain segments of a specimen. Therefore, the objective of this study was to develop a specimen fixture system for spine biomechanical testing that uses components of clinically available spinal fixation hardware and determine whether the new system provides sufficient rigidity for spine biomechanical testing. Custom testing blocks were mounted into a robotic testing system and the angular deflection of the upper fixture was measured indirectly using linear variable differential transformers. The fixture system had an overall stiffness 37.0, 16.7 and 13.3 times greater than a typical human functional spine unit for the flexion/extension, axial rotation and lateral bending directions respectively - sufficient rigidity for biomechanical testing. Fixture motion when mounted to a lumbar spine specimen revealed average motion of 0.6, 0.6, and 1.5° in each direction. This specimen fixture method causes only minimal damage to a specimen, permits testing of all levels of a specimen, and provides for surgical access during testing.
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Mechanical role of the posterior column components in the cervical spine. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2016; 25:2129-38. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-016-4541-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2015] [Revised: 03/18/2016] [Accepted: 03/19/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Liu Z, Tsai TY, Wang S, Wu M, Zhong W, Li JS, Cha T, Wood K, Li G. Sagittal plane rotation center of lower lumbar spine during a dynamic weight-lifting activity. J Biomech 2015; 49:371-5. [PMID: 26805460 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2015.12.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2015] [Revised: 12/08/2015] [Accepted: 12/16/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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This study investigated the center of rotation (COR) of the intervertebral segments of the lower lumbar spine (L4-L5 and L5-S1 segments) in sagittal plane during a weight-lifting (3.6 kg in each hand) extension activity performed with the pelvis constrained. Seven healthy subjects were studied using a dual fluoroscopic imaging technique. Using the non-weightbearing, supine position during MRI scan as a reference, the average intervertebral flexion angles of the L4-L5 and L5-S1 were 6.6° and 5.3° at flexion position of the body, respectively, and were -1.8° and -3.5° at extension position of the body, respectively. The CORs of the lower lumbar spine were found segment-dependent and changed with the body postures. The CORs of the L4-L5 segment were at the location about 75% posterior from the anterior edge of the disc at flexion positions of the body, and moved to about 92% of the posterior portion of the disc at extension positions of the body. The CORs of the L5-S1 segment were at 95% posterior portion of the disc at flexion positions of the body, and moved outside of the posterior edge of the disc by about 12% of the disc length at extension positions of the body. These results could help understand the physiological motion characters of the lower lumbar spine. The data could also provide important insights for future improvement of artificial disc designs and surgical implantation of the discs that are aimed to reproduce normal spinal functions.
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- Zhan Liu
- Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA; Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomechanical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, China
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- Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130041, China
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- Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
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