Abstract: Mechanical properties of human trabecular bone play an important role in agerelated bone fragility and implant stability. Microfinite element (خ¼FE) analysis allows computing the apparent elastic properties of trabecular ...

Abstract: Osteoporosisrelated vertebral fractures represent a major health problem in elderly populations. Such fractures can often only be diagnosed after a substantial deformation history of the vertebral body. Therefore, it remains ...

Abstract: Disc degeneration, usually associated with low back pain and changes of intervertebral stiffness, represents a major health issue. As the intervertebral disc (IVD) morphology influences its stiffness, the link between ...