Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2018, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (19): 3091-3096.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.0258

Previous Articles     Next Articles

Biomechanical properties of the lumbar pedicle screws by finite element analysis

Wei Bing, Xu Ze-chuan, Chang Shan   

  1. Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, Sichuan Province, China
  • Online:2018-07-08 Published:2018-07-08
  • Contact: Chang Shan, Master, Chief physician, Professor, Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, Sichuan Province, China
  • About author:Wei Bing, Master, Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, Sichuan Province, China

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Stability is the main criterion for evaluating pedicle screws, and biomechanics is the specific standard for evaluating the stability and value of the internal fixation system. In recent years, the finite element analysis has been widely used in biomechanical studies of normal human limbs and soft tissues, fracture mechanics, biomechanics of orthopedic internal fixators, stress shielding of implants, and design of internal fixators.

OBJECTIVE: To systematically analyze the biomechanical properties of lumbar pedicle screws by exploring the structural parameters of pedicle screws, implantation methods and screw system through a finite element method.
METHODS: The first author retrieved PubMed and CNKI databases for the literature published before December 2016 with the keywords of “lumbar vertebrae, pedicle screw, finite element analysis, biomechanics” in English and Chinese, respectively. Forty-five eligible articles were enrolled after excluding the repetitive studies, consisting of 15 Chinese articles and 30 English ones.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) Finite element method applied in the stress analysis of spinal internal fixators is of great significance for choosing a correct surgical approach and appropriate internal fixators. (2) With the rapid development of technology, digital radiography and computer as well as cross-link of medicine and mechanics, an ideal spinal model will be established soon. (3) It is helpful for the individualized treatment, and the combination of finite element analysis and clinical application is an irresistible trend of orthopedics. 
 
中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点:人工关节;骨植入物;脊柱骨折;内固定;数字化骨科;组织工程

Key words: Lumbar Vertebrae, Finite Element Analysis, Bone Nails, Biomechanics, Tissue Engineering

CLC Number: