DocumentCode
710867
Title
Optimization of spinal fusion implant stiffness and its effect on instantaneous axis of rotation
Author
Peterson, Joshua M. ; Chlebek, Carolyn ; Clough, Ashley M. ; DiRisio, Darryl J. ; Ledet, Eric H.
Author_Institution
Rensselaer Polytech. Inst., Troy, NY, USA
fYear
2015
fDate
17-19 April 2015
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
2
Abstract
Spinal arthrodesis is a surgical procedure used to treat painful conditions stemming from spinal instability. Despite its widespread use, the healing time after surgery can take months. The mechanical properties of the implants used in this surgery have never been optimized. Presented is preliminary work used to quantify the relationship between the stiffness of spinal instrumentation and its effect on spinal kinematics.
Keywords
biomechanics; biomedical equipment; bone; kinematics; medical disorders; orthopaedics; prosthetics; instantaneous axis of rotation; mechanical properties; optimization; spinal arthrodesis; spinal fusion implant stiffness; spinal instability; spinal instrumentation; spinal kinematics; surgical procedure; Bones; Implants; Instruments; Load modeling; Loading; Surgery; Testing;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Biomedical Engineering Conference (NEBEC), 2015 41st Annual Northeast
Conference_Location
Troy, NY
Print_ISBN
978-1-4799-8358-2
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/NEBEC.2015.7117121
Filename
7117121
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