Abstract: Soft tissues observed in clinical medical images are often prestrained in tension by internal pressure or tissue hydration. For a native disc, nucleus swelling occurs in equilibrium with osmotic pressure induced by the ...

Abstract: Total disk arthroplasty (TDA) using an artificial disk (AD) is an attractive surgical technique for the treatment of spinal disorders, since it can maintain or restore spinal motion (unlike interbody fusion). However, ...

Abstract: Preclinical evaluation of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) components is essential to understanding their mechanical behavior and developing strategies for improving joint stability. While preclinical testing of TKA components ...

Abstract: Much of our understanding of the role of elbow ligaments to overall joint biomechanics has been developed through in vitro cadaver studies using joint motion simulators. The principle of superposition can be used to ...

Abstract: A better understanding of how the shape and density of the shoulder vary among members of a population can help design more effective population-based orthopedic implants. The main objective of this study was to develop ...

Abstract: A variety of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) designs offer increased congruency bearing options, primarily to compensate for a loss of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) function. However, their efficacy in providing sufficient ...

Abstract: Understanding the biomechanical impact of injuries and reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is vital for improving surgical treatments that restore normal knee function. The purpose of this study was to ...

Abstract: Total knee replacement (TKR) failure, low patient satisfaction and high revision surgery rates may stem from insufficient preclinical testing. Conventional joint motion simulators for preclinical testing of TKR implants ...