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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Medical Device Design

Background:

  • Cervical degenerative disc diseases like myelopathy and radiculopathy necessitate treatments such as artificial cervical disc replacement and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF).
  • Accurate biomechanical data on the forces between vertebrae and implanted devices is crucial for effective medical device design, but requires further investigation.
  • Current methods may not fully capture the complex interplay of forces during dynamic spinal motion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a novel method for evaluating pressure between cervical vertebrae and implanted devices.
  • To assess the efficacy of a sensor array integrated into a 3D-printed cervical spine model under various physiological loading conditions.
  • To compare experimental sensor data with predictions from a 3D finite element (FE) model.

Main Methods:

  • A 3D-printed C2-C3 cervical spine model was utilized, with a sensor array embedded to measure intervertebral pressure.
  • The model was subjected to axial loads simulating flexion, extension, bending, and compression, with a robotic arm recreating natural spine motions.
  • A preload was applied to the C2 vertebra, and a 3D FE numerical model was developed for verification and prediction of pressure distribution.

Main Results:

  • The embedded sensor array demonstrated utility in identifying static pressure between vertebrae and implanted devices.
  • Experimental pressure measurements correlated well with the FE model predictions across all tested conditions, validating the FE model.
  • The study successfully recreated natural spine motions and applied controlled loads to the 3D-printed model.

Conclusions:

  • The developed sensor array shows significant promise for improving the design and selection of cervical spine implants.
  • This technology can potentially reduce trial-and-error in surgical procedures like multi-level artificial cervical disc replacement and ACDF.
  • By providing accurate biomechanical insights, the sensor array may lead to reduced patient pain, suffering, and associated healthcare costs.