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Computational modelling of spinal implants
J. NOAILLY and A. MALANDRINO , Institute for
Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), Spain and
F. GALBUSERA , IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Italy
DOI: 10.1533/ 9780857096739.4.447
Abstract : This chapter focuses on the use of the nite element
method in the design and exploration of spinal implants. Following an
introduction to biomechanical alterations of the spine in disease and
to spine nite element modelling, focus is placed on different models
developed for spine treatment simulations. Despite the hindrance of
working ...