Off-Axis Loading Fixture for Spine Biomechanics: Combined Compression and Bending.

ABSTRACT: The spine is a multi-tissue musculoskeletal system that supports large multi-axial loads and motions during physiological activities. The healthy and pathological biomechanical function of the spine and its subtissues are generally studied using cadaveric specimens that often require multi-axis biomechanical test systems to mimic the complex loading environment of the spine. Unfortunately, an off-the-shelf device can easily exceed 200,000 USD, while a custom device requires extensive time and experience in mechatronics. Our goal was to develop a cost-appropriate compression and bending (flexion-extension and lateral bending) spine testing system that requires little time and minimal technical knowledge. Our solution was an off-axis loading fixture (OLaF) that mounts to an existing uni-axia

SUBMITTER: Moore AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10405279 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature