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ABSTRACT

Kinematic Analysis of Lumbar Spine Undergoing Extension and Dynamic Neural Foramina Cross Section Measurement

Yongjie Zhang¹, Boyle C. Cheng², Changho Oh¹, Jessica L. Spehar², James Burgess³

1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
2 Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
3 Department of Neurosurgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences 2008, 7(2), 57-62. https://doi.org/10.3970/icces.2008.007.057

Abstract

The spinal column plays a vital biomechanical role in the human body by providing structural support and facilitating motion. As degenerative changes occur in the spine, however, chronic pain can result which frequently forces patient to seek surgical treatment. Such treatments seek to address that pain, frequently by addressing both spinal motion and structural integrity.

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