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Biomechanics of spinal implants-a review
Pushpdant Jain1, Masud Rana2, Jayanta Kumar Biswas2,3
1School of Mechanical Engineering, VIT Bhopal University, Bhopal-Indore Highway Kothrikalan, Sehore Madhya Pradesh - 466114, India.
Biomedical Physics & Engineering Express
|January 14, 2021
Summary
This review explores spinal implants for treating spinal disorders, focusing on biomechanical suitability. Finite element models are crucial for understanding implant design and function.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Computational Mechanics
Background:
- Spinal disorders necessitate various surgical interventions.
- Spinal instrumentation is broadly categorized into rigid fixation, total disc replacement, and dynamic stabilization systems.
- Assessing implant efficacy and biomechanical suitability is critical for patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review past and recent literature on the biomechanical aspects of spinal implants.
- To describe the functionality of different spinal instrumentation categories.
- To highlight the role of finite element models in spinal implant design and analysis.
Main Methods:
- Literature search and review of studies on spinal implants.
- Grouping and categorization of reviewed literature based on instrumentation type (rigid fixation, total disc replacement, dynamic stabilization).
- Analysis of biomechanical data and finite element modeling applications.
Main Results:
- Spinal implants are essential for treating diverse spinal conditions.
- Finite element models offer valuable insights into spinal component structure and function.
- Biomechanical evaluation is key to determining the suitability of spinal implants.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the biomechanics of spinal implants is vital for effective treatment.
- Advancements in technology, particularly finite element analysis, aid in the design and application of spinal instrumentation.
- This review synthesizes current knowledge on spinal implant biomechanics across different categories.
