Effect of degenerative factors on cervical spinal cord during flexion and extension: a dynamic finite element analysis.
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| Title: | Effect of degenerative factors on cervical spinal cord during flexion and extension: a dynamic finite element analysis. |
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| Authors: | Xu, Meng-lei1 (AUTHOR), Zeng, Hui-zi1 (AUTHOR), Zheng, Liang-dong1 (AUTHOR), Jin, Chen1 (AUTHOR), Zhu, Shi-jie1 (AUTHOR), Yang, Yi-ting1 (AUTHOR), Cao, Yu-ting1 (AUTHOR), Zhu, Rui1,2 (AUTHOR) zhurui08@hotmail.com, Cheng, Li-ming1 (AUTHOR) limingcheng@tongji.edu.cn |
| Source: | Biomechanics & Modeling in Mechanobiology. Dec2022, Vol. 21 Issue 6, p1743-1759. 17p. |
| Subjects: | Finite element method, Spinal cord, Spinal cord diseases, Cervical cord, Cervical vertebrae, Fluid-structure interaction |
| Abstract: | Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a global problem that brings a heavy burden to both patients and society. Recent investigations indicated degenerative disease is taking an increasing part in SCI with the growth of the aging population. However, little insight has been gained about the effect of cervical degenerative disease on the spinal cord during dynamic activities. In this work, a dynamic fluid–structure interaction model was developed and validated to investigate the effect of anterior and posterior encroachment caused by degenerative disease on the spinal cord during normal extension and flexion. Maximum von-Mises stress and maximum principal strain were observed at the end of extension and flexion. The abnormal stress distribution caused by degenerative factors was concentrated in the descending tracts of the spinal cord. Our finding indicates that the excessive motion of the cervical spine could potentially exacerbate spinal cord injury and enlarge injury areas. Stress and strain remained low compared to extension during moderate flexion. This suggests that patients with cervical degenerative disease should avoid frequent or excessive flexion and extension which could result in motor function impairment, whereas moderate flexion is safe. Besides, encroachment caused by degenerative factors that are not significant in static imaging could also cause cord compression during normal activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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