Biomechanical Analysis of Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Constructs with Various Fixation Options: Based on a Validated Finite Element Model

2018 ◽  
Vol 114 ◽  
pp. e1120-e1129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhenjun Zhang ◽  
Guy R. Fogel ◽  
Zhenhua Liao ◽  
Yitao Sun ◽  
Weiqiang Liu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Interbody Fusion ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Biomechanical Analysis ◽  
Lumbar Interbody Fusion ◽  
Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion

scholarly journals Biomechanical characteristics of tibio-femoral joint after partial medial meniscectomy in different flexion angles: a finite element analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaohui Zhang ◽  
Shuo Yuan ◽  
Jun Wang ◽  
Bagen Liao ◽  
De Liang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Articular Cartilage ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Medial Meniscus ◽  
Lateral Meniscus ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Images ◽  
Biomechanical Analysis ◽  
Joint Stress ◽  
Tibiofemoral Joint

Abstract Background Recent studies have pointed out that arthroscopy, the commonly-used surgical procedure for meniscal tears, may lead to an elevated risk of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). The biomechanical factors of KOA can be clarified by the biomechanical analysis after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM). This study aimed to elucidate the cartilage stress and meniscus displacement of the tibiofemoral joint under flexion and rotation loads after APM. Methods A detailed finite element model of the knee bone, cartilage, meniscus, and major ligaments was established by combining computed tomography and magnetic resonance images. Vertical load and front load were applied to simulate different knee buckling angles. At the same time, by simulating flexion of different degrees and internal and external rotations, the stresses on tibiofemoral articular cartilage and meniscus displacement were evaluated. Results Generally, the contact stress on both the femoral tibial articular cartilage and the meniscus increased with the increased flexion degree. Moreover, the maximum stress on the tibial plateau gradually moved backward. The maximum position shift value of the lateral meniscus was larger than that of the medial meniscus. Conclusion Our finite element model provides a realistic three-dimensional model to evaluate the influence of different joint range of motion and rotating tibiofemoral joint stress distribution. The decreased displacement of the medial meniscus may explain the higher pressure on the knee components. These characteristics of the medial tibiofemoral joint indicate the potential biomechanical risk of knee degeneration.

scholarly journals Finite element and biomechanical analysis of risk factors for implant failure during tension band plating

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (11) ◽  
pp. 030006052097207
Author(s):  
Jing Ding ◽  
Fei Wang ◽  
Fangchun Jin ◽  
Zhen-kai Wu ◽  
Pin-quan Shen
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Biomechanical Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Tension Band ◽  
Biomechanical Analysis ◽  
Implant Failure ◽  
Element Analysis

Objective Tension band plating has recently gained widespread acceptance as a method of correcting angular limb deformities in skeletally immature patients. We examined the role of biomechanics in procedural failure and devised a new method of reducing the rate of implant failure. Methods In the biomechanical model, afterload (static or cyclic) was applied to each specimen. The residual stress of the screw combined with different screw sizes and configurations were measured and compared by X-ray diffraction. With regard to static load and similar conditions, the stress distribution was analyzed according to a three-dimensional finite element model. Results The residual stress was close to zero in the static tension group, whereas it was very high in the cyclic load group. The residual stress of screws was significantly lower in the convergent group and parallel group than in the divergent group. The finite element model showed similar results. Conclusions In both the finite element analysis and biomechanical tests, the maximum stress of the screw was concentrated at the position where the screws enter the cortex. Cyclic loading is the primary cause of implant failure.

Establishment and validation of finite element model of ossification of cervical posterior longitudinal ligament with intervertebral fusion

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Hui ◽  
Liu Huiqing ◽  
Zhang Yaning
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Posterior Longitudinal Ligament ◽  
Intervertebral Discs ◽  
Biomechanical Analysis ◽  
Intervertebral Fusion ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element

Abstract [Background ]: To establish a three-dimensional finite element model of ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the cervical spine with intervertebral fusion and verify its effectiveness, and provide a platform for finite element calculation and biomechanical analysis in the later stage.[Method]: Select the Department of Spinal Surgery, Linfen People's Hospital A volunteer imported 719 DICOM format images of cervical spine CT scans into Mimics modeling software to build a preliminary 3D model in the stl format, and used Geomagic Studio 2013 software to refine and refine the 3D model to smooth out noise and generate NURBS surfaces The model was then imported into the finite element analysis software Ansys workbench 15.0, adding ligaments and intervertebral discs, meshing, assigning material properties, and simulating 6 activities of the human cervical spine, and comparing them with references.[Results]: A total of 7 Cervical vertebral body, 1 thoracic vertebral body, 5 intervertebral discs and ligaments, etc., with a total of 320512 nodes and 180905 units. It has a realistic appearance, high degree of detail reduction, and ossification of the cervical longitudinal longitudinal ligament with good geometric similarity Incorporate a three-dimensional finite element model of intervertebral fusion. In flexion and extension, left and right lateral flexion, and axial rotation activity compared with references, there is not much difference.[Conclusion]: OPLL merger interbody fusion dimensional finite element model has good mechanical and geometric similarity after similarity cervical established in this study, the model can provide a platform for the latter to further biomechanical analysis.

scholarly journals Development of a Detailed Volumetric Finite Element Model of the Spine to Simulate Surgical Correction of Spinal Deformities

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Driscoll ◽  
Jean-Marc Mac-Thiong ◽  
Hubert Labelle ◽  
Stefan Parent
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Intervertebral Disc ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Spinal Instrumentation ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Patient Data ◽  
Biomechanical Analysis ◽  
Published Data

A large spectrum of medical devices exists; it aims to correct deformities associated with spinal disorders. The development of a detailed volumetric finite element model of the osteoligamentous spine would serve as a valuable tool to assess, compare, and optimize spinal devices. Thus the purpose of the study was to develop and initiate validation of a detailed osteoligamentous finite element model of the spine with simulated correction from spinal instrumentation. A finite element of the spine from T1 to L5 was developed using properties and geometry from the published literature and patient data. Spinal instrumentation, consisting of segmental translation of a scoliotic spine, was emulated. Postoperative patient and relevant published data of intervertebral disc stress, screw/vertebra pullout forces, and spinal profiles was used to evaluate the models validity. Intervertebral disc and vertebral reaction stresses respected publishedin vivo,ex vivo, andin silicovalues. Screw/vertebra reaction forces agreed with accepted pullout threshold values. Cobb angle measurements of spinal deformity following simulated surgical instrumentation corroborated with patient data. This computational biomechanical analysis validated a detailed volumetric spine model. Future studies seek to exploit the model to explore the performance of corrective spinal devices.

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