Yongjie Zhang1, Boyle C. Cheng2, Changho Oh1, Jessica L. Spehar2, James Burgess3
The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.7, No.2, pp. 57-62, 2008, DOI:10.3970/icces.2008.007.057
Abstract The spinal column plays a vital biomechanical role in the human body by providing structural support and facilitating motion. As degenerative changes occur in the spine, however, chronic pain can result which frequently forces patient to seek surgical treatment. Such treatments seek to address that pain, frequently by addressing both spinal motion and structural integrity. More >