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ReviewAnnals of translational medicine2021

A graphical guide for constructing a finite element model of the cervical spine with digital orthopedic software.

Weidong Wu, Zhihua Han, Bin Hu, Chun Du, Zehua Xing, Chao Zhang, Jianqing Gao, Bin Shan, Chun Chen

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Review in Annals of translational medicine, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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Weidong WuState Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die and Mould Technology and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Zhihua HanTrauma Center, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
Bin HuState Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die and Mould Technology and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Chun DuState Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die and Mould Technology and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Zehua XingState Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die and Mould Technology and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Chao ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Jianqing GaoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Bin ShanState Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die and Mould Technology and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Chun ChenDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction and finite element analysis (FEA) have been extensively used to simulate cervical biomechanics. However, instructive articles providing full descriptions for operating Mimics software, Geomagic software, and FEA are rare in the literature. This omission has hindered research and development related to cervical spine biomechanics. Herein, we expound a detailed and easily understandable protocol for performing a digital biomechanics study which may facilitate a better understanding of the internal anatomy mechanics and the investigation of novel screw fixation techniques. We describe step-by-step instructions for use of Mimics and Geomagic software in FEA, along with a concise literature review. The key procedures of digital FEA stepwise instruction are presented, accompanied by a brief but complete report on the computed tomography (CT) imaging data for establishing the final finite element model. Previous publications regarding the commonly used software are also reviewed and discussed. Each piece of software performs a specific function for digital FEA establishment and each has its inherent shortcomings, making it is necessary to combine the software to leverage the advantages of each in order to best serve finite element research. For reasons of brevity, this study only provides an illustrative report on a small key part of finite element research in the cervical spine. These stepwise instructions can guide orthopedic researchers in conducting FEA studies in digital cervical biomechanics.

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cervical spinefinite elementmethodologyThree-dimensional reconstruction (3D reconstruction)

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PMCPMC7867904

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