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ArticleAmerican journal of translational research2024

Accuracy of mapping results of thoracolumbar vertebral fracture verified using finite element analysis.

Hui Lu, Shuo Han, Rong Liu, Xuexiao Ma

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Hui LuDepartment of Spinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Shuo HanDepartment of Spinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Rong LiuInstitute of Medical Innovation and Transformation, Puren Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University of Science and Technology Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Xuexiao MaDepartment of Spinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao, Shandong, China.

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objectiveTo verify the results of three-dimensional fracture mapping of T12-L2 compression fractures by the finite element method from a biomechanical point of view, and to provide clinical reference.

methodsThis study is a retrospective study. By collecting 150 patients' computerized tomography (CT) data with thoracolumbar compression fractures (T12-L2) with AO type A. Mimics was used for three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction, and 3-Matic was used to mark fracture lines in stereo images. After standardized treatment, all fracture lines were drawn in the same 3D image, and finally fracture lines and fracture map were drawn. Constructing a 3D finite element model of thoracolumbar segment to verify the fracture thermogram results from the perspective of biomechanics.

resultsFrom the fracture map, fracture lines were mainly distributed in the upper part of the vertebral body, the leading edge of the anterior column (AC), and the lateral margin of the middle column (MC). In the finite element analysis, the stress mainly was concentrated on the edge of the anterior and middle column of the vertebral body and the upper part of the vertebral body, and the stress gradually decreased from the upper endplate to the endplate, and the stress was the least in the posterior column (PC) of the vertebral body.

conclusionThe results of finite element analysis further confirm the accuracy of fracture mapping and explain the distribution characteristics of fracture lines. This will provide theoretical support for the selection of clinical fracture treatment, intraoperative implants, and for a standard fracture model.

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finite element analysisfracture line distributionfracture mapSpinal fracturethoracolumbar fracture

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