The Influence of Simulated Low Speed Vehicle Impacts and Posture on Passive Intervertebral Mechanics

Conclusion. Functional spinal units exposed to the highest severity impact (11 g) had significant neutral zone changes, with increases in joint laxity in flexion-extension and anterior-posterior shear and decreased stiffness, suggesting that soft tissue injury may have occurred. Despite observed main effects of impact severity, no influence of posture was observed. Level of Evidence: N/A
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: BIOMECHANICS Source Type: research