A new catheter design using needle electrode for subendocardial RF ablation of ventricular muscles: finite element analysis and in vitro experiments

2000 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eung Je Woo ◽  
S. Tungjitkusolmun ◽  
Hong Cao ◽  
Jang-Zem Tsai ◽  
J.G. Webster ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Needle Electrode ◽  
In Vitro Experiments ◽  
Rf Ablation ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Catheter Design

Influence of block-out on retentive force of thermoplastic resin clasps: an in vitro experimental and finite element analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 303-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshiki Yamazaki ◽  
Natsuko Murakami ◽  
Shizuka Suzuki ◽  
Kazuyuki Handa ◽  
Masaru Yatabe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Thermoplastic Resin ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Retentive Force

Biomechanics of a posture-controlling cervical artificial disc: mechanical, in vitro, and finite-element analysis

2010 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. E11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neil R. Crawford ◽  
Jeffery D. Arnett ◽  
Joshua A. Butters ◽  
Lisa A. Ferrara ◽  
Nikhil Kulkarni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Postural Control ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Computer Modeling ◽  
Mechanical Testing ◽  
Artificial Disc ◽  
Element Analysis

Different methods have been described by numerous investigators for experimentally assessing the kinematics of cervical artificial discs. However, in addition to understanding how artificial discs affect range of motion, it is also clinically relevant to understand how artificial discs affect segmental posture. The purpose of this paper is to describe novel considerations and methods for experimentally assessing cervical spine postural control in the laboratory. These methods, which include mechanical testing, cadaveric testing, and computer modeling studies, are applied in comparing postural biomechanics of a novel postural control arthroplasty (PCA) device versus standard ball-and-socket (BS) and ball-in-trough (BT) arthroplasty devices. The overall body of evidence from this group of tests supports the conclusion that the PCA device does control posture to a particular lordotic position, whereas BS and BT devices move freely through their ranges of motion.

A Finite Element Analysis of the C2-C7 Sheep Spine

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole A. DeVries ◽  
Nicole A. Kallemeyn ◽  
Kiran H. Shivanna ◽  
Nicole M. Grosland
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
In Vitro Studies ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Spinal Disorders ◽  
Biomechanical Responses ◽  
Experimental Biomechanics ◽  
Similarities And Differences

Due to the limited availability of human cadaveric specimens, sheep are often utilized for in vitro studies of various spinal disorders and surgical techniques. Understanding the similarities and differences between the human and sheep spine is crucial for constructing a valuable study and interpreting the results. Several studies have identified the anatomical similarities between the sheep and human spine; however these studies have been limited to quantifying the anatomic dimensions as opposed to the biomechanical responses [1–2]. Although anatomical similarities are important, biomechanical correspondence is imperative for studying the effects of disorders, surgical techniques, and implant designs. Studies by Wilke and colleagues [3] and Clarke et al. [4] have focused on experimental biomechanics of the sheep cervical functional spinal units (FSUs).

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