Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2011, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (26): 4936-4940.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8225.2011.26.046

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Advance of finite element methods in spinal biomechanical research

He Jian-ying, Dong Xie-ping   

  1. Second Department of Orthopedics, Jiangxi People’s Hospital, Nanchang  330006, Jiangxi Province, China
  • Received:2010-12-02 Revised:2011-03-11 Online:2011-06-25 Published:2011-06-25
  • Contact: Dong Xie-ping, Chief physician, Master’s supervisor, Second Department of Orthopedics, Jiangxi People’s Hospital, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
  • About author:He Jian-ying★, Master, Attending physician, Second Department of Orthopedics, Jiangxi People’s Hospital, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China Hejianying1980@sohu.com
  • Supported by:

    the National “Eleventh Five-Year” Science and Techology Project, No.2008BAI68B06*

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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: The finite element method can replace traditional biomechanical experiment for processing digital simulation and repeating experimental analysis. It has been used extensively and deeply in studying spinal biomechanics.
OBJECTIVE: To emphasize the application of finite element method to spinal anatomy, spinal disease, spinal-related surgery, and establishment of spinal finite element models.
METHODS: An online search of PubMed database and CNKI was performed using key words of “spine, finite element” for articles published between January 2000 and August 2010. A total of 44 manuscripts that were related to finite element of spine, published in authorized journal and considered to be a representative, were selected.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Finite element method is characterized by low cost and good repeatability. It not only has effect on deepening theory research, but also provides reliable basis for increasing understanding of occurrence, development of disease, and individualized treatment plan preparation. Finite element method has been an important part of digital medicine. Using finite element method further deepened people’s realization of spinal biomechanics behavior.

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