Biomechanics of the Human Spine: Basic Concepts, Spinal Disorders and Treatments, Second Edition is an essential resource for both biomedical engineers and spinal surgeons. The book is divided into four key sections, each building on the previous to offer a thorough understanding of spine biomechanics. It starts with the functional anatomy of the spine, emphasizing often overlooked aspects of clinical literature. The second section details the mechanics of spinal tissues, including testing setups and mathematical models. The third section explores contemporary spine research methods, while the final section addresses biomechanical aspects of spinal pathologies and their surgical treatments.
Contributions from leading institutions worldwide ensure the inclusion of the latest research and expertise in spine biomechanics. Highlights include in-depth experimental testing, numerical simulation, and in vivo studies, such as imaging and motion analysis. The book stands out for its comprehensive approach, bridging the gap between biomechanical knowledge and clinical application. It is indispensable for professionals in the field, offering valuable insights and practical guidance for understanding and treating spinal disorders.
1. Section 1: Introduction and functional anatomy - p. S1 2. Chapter 1 A historical overview of spine biomechanics: From antiquity to the mid-20th century - p. 3 3. Chapter 2 Anatomy, development, and evolution of the human spine - p. 29 4. Chapter 3 General biomechanics of the spine - p. 43 5. Chapter 4 The cervical spine - p. 53 6. Chapter 5 The thoracic spine and the rib cage - p. 75 7. Chapter 6 The lumbar spine - p. 91 8. Chapter 7 Sacrum and pelvis - p. 111 9. Section 2: Biomechanics of spinal tissues - p. S2 10. Chapter 8 Vertebral bone - p. 123 11. Chapter 9 Intervertebral disc - p. 135 12. Chapter 10 Vertebral endplates - p. 147 13. Chapter 11 Spinal muscles - p. 167 14. Chapter 12 Cell biomechanics and mechanobiology - p. 193 15. Section 3: Methods in spine biomechanics research - p. S3 16. Chapter 13 Spinal imaging - p. 207 17. Chapter 14 Motion analysis - p. 223 18. Chapter 15 In vitro testing of cadaveric specimens - p. 233 19. Chapter 16 Standard testing - p. 249 20. Chapter 17 Mathematical and finite element modeling - p. 261 21. Chapter 18 Musculoskeletal modeling - p. 273 22. Chapter 19 In silico trials - p. 291 23. Chapter 20 Animal models for spine biomechanics - p. 303 24. Chapter 21 Machine learning and artificial intelligence - p. 317 25. Section 4: Spinal disorders and spine surgery - p. S4 26. Chapter 22 Intervertebral disc degeneration - p. 333 27. Chapter 23 Disc herniation - p. 347 28. Chapter 24 Biomechanics of physical therapy and rehabilitation - p. 361 29. Chapter 25 Fixation and fusion - p. 375 30. Chapter 26 Motion preservation - p. 401 31. Chapter 27 Nucleus replacement - p. 421 32. Section 5: Spinal deformities - p. S5 33. Chapter 28 Pediatric and adolescent scoliosis - p. 433 34. Chapter 29 Sagittal imbalance - p. 445 35. Chapter 30 Adult spine deformities - p. 455 36. Chapter 31 Neuromuscular spine disorders - p. 467 37. Section 6: Trauma, osteoporosis and tumors - p. S6 38. Chapter 32 Spinal fractures - p. 479 39. Chapter 33 Whiplash - p. 493 40. Chapter 34 Osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures - p. 503 41. Chapter 35 Biomechanics of spinal cord injuries - p. 515 42. Chapter 36 Spine tumors - p. 525 43. Glossary - p. 537 44. Index - p. 543
Biomechanics of the Human Spine: Basic Concepts, Spinal Disorders and Treatments, Second Edition is an essential resource for both biomedical engineers and spinal surgeons. The book is divided into four key sections, each building on the previous to offer a thorough understanding of spine biomechanics. It starts with the functional anatomy of the spine, emphasizing often overlooked aspects of clinical literature. The second section details the mechanics of spinal tissues, including testing setups and mathematical models. The third section explores contemporary spine research methods, while the final section addresses biomechanical aspects of spinal pathologies and their surgical treatments.
Contributions from leading institutions worldwide ensure the inclusion of the latest research and expertise in spine biomechanics. Highlights include in-depth experimental testing, numerical simulation, and in vivo studies, such as imaging and motion analysis. The book stands out for its comprehensive approach, bridging the gap between biomechanical knowledge and clinical application. It is indispensable for professionals in the field, offering valuable insights and practical guidance for understanding and treating spinal disorders.
1. Section 1: Introduction and functional anatomy - p. S1 2. Chapter 1 A historical overview of spine biomechanics: From antiquity to the mid-20th century - p. 3 3. Chapter 2 Anatomy, development, and evolution of the human spine - p. 29 4. Chapter 3 General biomechanics of the spine - p. 43 5. Chapter 4 The cervical spine - p. 53 6. Chapter 5 The thoracic spine and the rib cage - p. 75 7. Chapter 6 The lumbar spine - p. 91 8. Chapter 7 Sacrum and pelvis - p. 111 9. Section 2: Biomechanics of spinal tissues - p. S2 10. Chapter 8 Vertebral bone - p. 123 11. Chapter 9 Intervertebral disc - p. 135 12. Chapter 10 Vertebral endplates - p. 147 13. Chapter 11 Spinal muscles - p. 167 14. Chapter 12 Cell biomechanics and mechanobiology - p. 193 15. Section 3: Methods in spine biomechanics research - p. S3 16. Chapter 13 Spinal imaging - p. 207 17. Chapter 14 Motion analysis - p. 223 18. Chapter 15 In vitro testing of cadaveric specimens - p. 233 19. Chapter 16 Standard testing - p. 249 20. Chapter 17 Mathematical and finite element modeling - p. 261 21. Chapter 18 Musculoskeletal modeling - p. 273 22. Chapter 19 In silico trials - p. 291 23. Chapter 20 Animal models for spine biomechanics - p. 303 24. Chapter 21 Machine learning and artificial intelligence - p. 317 25. Section 4: Spinal disorders and spine surgery - p. S4 26. Chapter 22 Intervertebral disc degeneration - p. 333 27. Chapter 23 Disc herniation - p. 347 28. Chapter 24 Biomechanics of physical therapy and rehabilitation - p. 361 29. Chapter 25 Fixation and fusion - p. 375 30. Chapter 26 Motion preservation - p. 401 31. Chapter 27 Nucleus replacement - p. 421 32. Section 5: Spinal deformities - p. S5 33. Chapter 28 Pediatric and adolescent scoliosis - p. 433 34. Chapter 29 Sagittal imbalance - p. 445 35. Chapter 30 Adult spine deformities - p. 455 36. Chapter 31 Neuromuscular spine disorders - p. 467 37. Section 6: Trauma, osteoporosis and tumors - p. S6 38. Chapter 32 Spinal fractures - p. 479 39. Chapter 33 Whiplash - p. 493 40. Chapter 34 Osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures - p. 503 41. Chapter 35 Biomechanics of spinal cord injuries - p. 515 42. Chapter 36 Spine tumors - p. 525 43. Glossary - p. 537 44. Index - p. 543
