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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Musculoskeletal Research

Background:

  • Accurate characterization of musculoskeletal soft tissue properties is crucial for advancing rehabilitation and surgical techniques.
  • A significant gap exists in available devices and data concerning the viscoelastic properties of lumbar spine soft tissues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a portable, cost-effective device for quantifying stress-strain curves of lumbar spine muscles and ligaments.
  • To assess the influence of varying stretching speeds on the mechanical properties of these tissues.

Main Methods:

  • A novel portable device was designed and utilized to measure stress-strain relationships in soft tissue samples.
  • Samples underwent 20 cyclic stretch-and-relax trials (5 mm) at speeds of 2, 3, and 5 mm/s, both parallel and perpendicular to fiber direction.
  • Data acquisition included conditioning and repeatable testing protocols.

Main Results:

  • The developed device successfully generated stress-strain curves for the tested soft tissue samples.
  • A statistically significant effect of stretching speed on the Young's modulus of the tissues was observed (p < 0.05).
  • The low-cost device demonstrated comparable performance to expensive commercial alternatives in providing accurate material property data.

Conclusions:

  • The portable device offers a convenient and accessible method for investigating the viscoelastic properties and Young's modulus of musculoskeletal soft tissues.
  • This approach can be adapted for various sample sizes and settings, including surgical rooms and research laboratories.
  • The findings provide a foundation for developing advanced material testing devices for clinical and research applications.