Application of Simulation Methods in Cervical Spine Dynamics

Neck injury is one of the most frequent spine injuries due to the complex structure of the cervical spine. The high incidence of neck injuries in collision accidents can bring a heavy economic burden to the society. Therefore, knowing the potential mechanisms of cervical spine injury and dysfunction is significant for improving its prevention and treatment. The research on cervical spine dynamics mainly concerns the fields of automobile safety, aeronautics, and astronautics. Numerical simulation methods are beneficial to better understand the stresses and strains developed in soft tissues with investigators and have been roundly used in cervical biomechanics. In this article, the simulation methods for the development and application of cervical spine dynamic problems in the recent years have been reviewed. The study focused mainly on multibody and finite element models. The structure, material properties, and application fields, especially the whiplash injury, were analyzed in detail. It has been shown that simulation methods have made remarkable progress in the research of cervical dynamic injury mechanisms, and some suggestions on the research of cervical dynamics in the future have been proposed.

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The Influence of End Condition on Human Cervical Spine Injury Mechanisms

10.4271/912915 ◽

1991 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Roger W. Nightingale ◽

Brian J. Doherty ◽

Barry S. Myers ◽

James H. McElhaney ◽

William J. Richardson

Keyword(s):

Cervical Spine ◽

Cervical Spine Injury ◽

Spine Injury ◽

Injury Mechanisms

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Significance of Perinatal Anamnesis for Determination of Treatment Plan and Subsequent Neurological Prognosis for Children with Anomaly Chiari 1

Journal of New Medical Technologies ◽

10.12737/4998 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 54-57

Author(s):

Козлитина ◽

T. Kozlitina ◽

Глаголев ◽

Nikolay Glagolev

Keyword(s):

Cervical Spine ◽

Surgical Treatment ◽

Soft Tissues ◽

Treatment Plan ◽

Neurological Status ◽

Pathological Process ◽

Spine Injury ◽

Normal Birth ◽

And Function ◽

Conservative And Surgical Treatment

The injuries of the cervical spine injury craniovertebral transition, involving in pathological process of vertebral arteries or the spinal cord can cause obstetric benefits as pathological and normal birth. In this article the authors evaluate the effects generic posttraumatic changes soft tissues of the cervical spine in the development of vascular disorders in the field craniovertebral transition. For this study, 112 patients with Chiari anomaly 1, received conservative and surgical treatment, were ex-amined. Children from 2 to 18 years were divided into two groups: the 1st group - children (55 patients) without surgical treatment, and the 2nd group of children after decompressive trepanation about Chiari anomaly 1. Common neurological status, anatomy and function of blood vessels at the level craniovertebral transition were assessed in all children. Perinatal anamnesis, including: cesarean section, rapid delivery, entanglement neck child´s umbilical cord, and use of obstetric benefits in the form of application of forceps and receive «squeezing», was studied. Changes in the normal course of delivery, pointing to birth trauma level craniovertebral transition were noted in 96 patients (85,7%). This fact may have prognostic value in the treatment and follow-up care of children with Chiari anomaly 1.

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