objective: in this paper, finite element model of the l4 vertebra subjected to combination of compression and flexion loading in isotropic and anisotropic cases is investigated. methods: in both cases, the vertebra is considered homogeneous. also, the body of vertebra is divided to cancellous and cortical sections in anisotropic model, but the process is assumed isotropic such as isotropic mode...

Objective: In this paper, finite element model of the L4 vertebra subjected to combination of compression and flexion loading in isotropic and anisotropic cases is investigated. Methods: In both cases, the vertebra is considered homogeneous. Also, the body of vertebra is divided to cancellous and cortical sections in anisotropic model, but the process is assumed isotropic such as isotropic mode...

Postero-anterior (PA) mobilization is widely used to manage low back pain by physiotherapists. The PA load applied through the spinous process of a vertebra. Low bone density counter-indication mobilization, whether may cause fractures in fragile vertebrae unclear. Therefore, aim this study was quantify role on fracture risk first lumbar vertebra subjected load. A finite element model lumbar (L...

Address for Correspondence: Dr. Roopa Kulkarni. Professor, Department of Anatomy, M.S.Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore – 560054, Karnataka. India. Contact Number: 080. 236905408(O), 09880134985(M) E-Mail: [email protected] Access this Article online Quick Response code Web site: 1Assistant Professor, 2*Professor, Department of Anatomy, M.S.Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore – 560054, In...

thallium 201 whole body scintigraphy was performed in a 30 year old patient with diffuse osseous metastatic disease secondary to glioblastoma multiforme. multiple sites of thallium uptake correlated with the findings on serial bone scans and radiographs. bone biopsy of a lower lumbar vertebra confirmed that the metastases were of glial origin.

Address for Correspondence: Dr. Seema, Professor, Department of Anatomy, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Vallah (Punjab), India. Ph No.: +919914754354 E-Mail: [email protected] Background: Pedicles of lumbar vertebrae are commonly fractured especially in older age group due to osteoporosis and need surgical screws fixation for stabilization of vertebrae. Different...

Objective: In this paper, finite element model of the L4 vertebra subjected to combination of compression and flexion loading in isotropic and anisotropic cases is investigated. Methods: In both cases, the vertebra is considered homogeneous. Also, the body of vertebra is divided to cancellous and cortical sections in anisotropic model, but the process is assumed isotropic such as isotropic mode...

Lumbar spondylolysis, a well known cause of low back pain, usually affects the pars interarticularis of a lower lumbar vertebra and rarely involves the articular processes. We report a rare case of bilateral spondylolysis of inferior articular processes of L4 vertebra that caused spinal canal stenosis with a significant segmental instability at L4/5 and scoliosis. A 31-year-old male who had suf...