Moment-rotation behavior of intervertebral joints in flexion-extension, lateral bending, and axial rotation at all levels of the human spine: A structured review and meta-regression analysis.

ABSTRACT: Spinal intervertebral joints are complex structures allowing motion in multiple directions, and many experimental studies have reported moment-rotation response. However, experimental methods, reporting of results, and levels of the spine tested vary widely, and a comprehensive assessment of moment-rotation response across all levels of the spine is lacking. This review aims to characterize moment-rotation response in a consistent manner for all levels of the human spine. A literature search was conducted in PubMed for moment versus rotation data from mechanical testing of intact human cadaveric intervertebral joint specimens in flexion-extension, lateral bending, and axial rotation. A total of 45 studies were included, providing data from testing of an estimated 1,648 intervertebral joint

SUBMITTER: Zhang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7026905 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature