Journal article
An interactive multiblock approach to meshing the spine
Computer methods and programs in biomedicine, Vol.95(3), pp.227-235
2009
DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2009.03.005
PMID: 19394107
Abstract
Finite element (FE) analysis is a useful tool to study spine biomechanics as a complement to laboratory-driven experimental studies. Although individualized models have the potential to yield clinically relevant results, the demands associated with modeling the geometric complexity of the spine often limit its utility. Existing spine FE models share similar characteristics and are often based on similar assumptions, but vary in geometric fidelity due to the mesh generation techniques that were used. Using existing multiblock techniques, we propose mesh generation methods that ease the effort and reduce the time required to create subject-specific allhexahedral finite element models of the spine. We have demonstrated the meshing techniques by creating a C4–C5 functional spinal unit and validated it by comparing the resultant motions and vertebral strains with data reported in the literature.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- An interactive multiblock approach to meshing the spine
- Creators
- Nicole A KallemeynSrinivas C TadepalliKiran H ShivannaNicole M Grosland
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Computer methods and programs in biomedicine, Vol.95(3), pp.227-235
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.cmpb.2009.03.005
- PMID
- 19394107
- NLM abbreviation
- Comput Methods Programs Biomed
- ISSN
- 0169-2607
- eISSN
- 1872-7565
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ireland Ltd
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2009
- Academic Unit
- Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering; Orthopedics and Rehabilitation; Injury Prevention Research Center
- Record Identifier
- 9984040452902771
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