DocumentCode
1296234
Title
Effects of injury on the biokinetics of the lumbar spine
Author
Goel, V.K.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Biomed. Eng., Iowa Univ., Iowa City, IA, USA
Volume
10
Issue
2
fYear
1991
fDate
6/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
42
Lastpage
47
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;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0739-5175
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/51.82006
Filename
82006
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