Title :
Effects of injury on the biokinetics of the lumbar spine
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Biomed. Eng., Iowa Univ., Iowa City, IA, USA
fDate :
6/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In vitro experiments used to investigate the three-dimensional kinetics of the intact, normal ligamentous human lumbar spine and the changes due to injuries are described. A major objective was to assess the extent of injury and the necessity for surgery. The analysis of the data is described, and the results are discussed. The utility of the method is assessed and compared with that of in vivo studies. The experimental technique has enabled the injury types that are likely to induce spinal instability to be identified.<>
Keywords :
biomechanics; bone; 3D kinetics; data analysis; experimental technique; in vitro experiments; injury effects; lumber spine biokinetics; normal ligamentous human lumbar spine; spinal instability; surgery; Back; Biomedical engineering; Injuries; Joining processes; Ligaments; Medical treatment; Pain; Shape; Spine; Surgery;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
