Biomechanical features of cervical internal fixator:Finite element analysis
- VernacularTitle:有限元分析法研究颈椎内固定物的生物力学特点
- Author:
Xiaohong ZHU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research
2007;0(35):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Finite element analysis is a matrix method for structure analysis. It divides a continuum composed of infinite material points and finite degree of freedom into an aggregation with finite small units. Finite element analysis is used to analyze the biomechanical properties of cervical vertebra under pathologic and physiologic conditions and the influence of different surgeries and fixation device on cervical biomechanics. In addition,the application of finite element analysis in cervical biomechanics study is prospected. Due to differences between finite element model and actual human body,calculation results are always limited and fixed. With development of computer and software,finite element analysis will become a focus of spinal mechanics.
