The dynamic flexion/extension properties of the lumbar spine in vitro using a novel pendulum system

被引:23
作者
Crisco, Joseph J. [1 ]
Fujita, Lindsey [1 ]
Spenciner, David B. [1 ]
机构
[1] Brown Univ, Rhode Isl Hosp, Sch Med, Dept Orthopaed,Bioengn Lab, Providence, RI 02903 USA
关键词
pendulum; dynamic; unconstrained; biomechanics; lumbar functional spinal unit;
D O I
10.1016/j.jbiomech.2006.12.013
中图分类号
Q6 [生物物理学];
学科分类号
071011 ;
摘要
The biomechanical properties of the ligamentous cadaver spine have been previously examined using a variety of experimental testing protocols. Ongoing technical challenges in the biomechanical testing of the spine include the application of physiologic compressive loads and the application of dynamic bending moments while allowing unconstrained three-dimensional motion. The purpose of this study was to report the development of a novel pendulum apparatus that addressed these challenges and to determine the effects of various axial compressive loads on the dynamic biomechanical properties of the lumbar functional spinal unit (FSU). Lumbar FSUs were tested in flexion and extension under five axial compressive loads chosen to represent physiologic loading conditions. After an initial rotation, the FSUs behaved as a dynamic, underdamped vibrating elastic system. Bending stiffness and coefficient of damping increased significantly as the compressive pendulum load increased. The apparatus described herein is a relatively simple approach to determining the dynamic bending properties of the FSU, and potentially disc arthroplasty devices. It is capable of applying physiologic compressive loads at dynamic rates without constraining the kinematics of the joints, crucial requirements for testing FSUs in vitro. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:2767 / 2773
页数:7
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