Optimization of skeletal configuration: Studies of scoliosis correction biomechanics
dc.contributor.author | Wynarsky, George T. | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Schultz, Albert B. | en_US |
dc.date.accessioned | 2006-04-10T14:55:45Z | |
dc.date.available | 2006-04-10T14:55:45Z | |
dc.date.issued | 1991 | en_US |
dc.identifier.citation | Wynarsky, George T., Schultz, Albert B. (1991)."Optimization of skeletal configuration: Studies of scoliosis correction biomechanics." Journal of Biomechanics 24(8): 721-732. <http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/29641> | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6T82-4C0CSTB-2W/2/b6db8ab05c2371a17f9bc212216af7d9 | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/29641 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=retrieve&db=pubmed&list_uids=1918095&dopt=citation | en_US |
dc.description.abstract | A scheme for optimizing configurations in models of skeletal structures is presented. Use of the scheme is illustrated through determination of biomechanically optimal correction of a right-thoracic scoliosis by passive brace and active muscle forces. The locations and magnitudes of the passive brace forces, and the trunk muscle groups and their corresponding contraction intensity magnitudes that would optimally correct the geometric deformities of the spine were determined. The results suggest that, from a biomechanical viewpoint, both brace and muscle forces are capable of substantial correction of a model thoracic scoliosis. However, comparison of model results with long-term clinical results suggests that even under optimal conditions it is unlikely that scoliosis can be fully corrected by passive brace forces or active muscle contractions. | en_US |
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dc.format.extent | 3118 bytes | |
dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf | |
dc.format.mimetype | text/plain | |
dc.language.iso | en_US | |
dc.publisher | Elsevier | en_US |
dc.title | Optimization of skeletal configuration: Studies of scoliosis correction biomechanics | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
dc.rights.robots | IndexNoFollow | en_US |
dc.subject.hlbsecondlevel | Kinesiology and Sports | en_US |
dc.subject.hlbsecondlevel | Surgery and Anesthesiology | en_US |
dc.subject.hlbsecondlevel | Internal Medicine and Specialties | en_US |
dc.subject.hlbtoplevel | Health Sciences | en_US |
dc.description.peerreviewed | Peer Reviewed | en_US |
dc.contributor.affiliationum | Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2125, U.S.A. | en_US |
dc.contributor.affiliationum | Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2125, U.S.A. | en_US |
dc.identifier.pmid | 1918095 | en_US |
dc.description.bitstreamurl | http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/29641/1/0000730.pdf | en_US |
dc.identifier.doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0021-9290(91)90336-L | en_US |
dc.identifier.source | Journal of Biomechanics | en_US |
dc.owningcollname | Interdisciplinary and Peer-Reviewed |
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