Cervical spine simulation model for traction therapy analysis

This research describes the construction of a biomechanical simulation model of the cervical spine for traction therapy analysis. By building a 3D computer model of the musculoskeletal cervical spine region using a physics-based software environment, we were able to calculate and visualize the changes of the cervical vertebrae and intervertebral discs due to external traction applied during a traction therapy. Since the mechanical parameters of the simulation, such as bone sizes and masses, can be easily adjusted in the computer model, it allows us to match the simulation based on actual data from patient in the traction therapy.