Wenhai Wang1, George R Baran2, Randal R Betz3, Amer F Samdani3, Joshua M Pahys3, Patrick J Cahill3. 1. College of Engineering, Temple University, 1947 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA. Electronic address: seawangnj@gmail.com. 2. College of Engineering, Temple University, 1947 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA. 3. Shriners Hospitals for Children-Philadelphia, 3551 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Scoliosis is a complex spinal deformity whose etiology is still unknown, and its treatment presents many challenges. Finite element modeling (FEM) is one of the analytical techniques that has been used to elucidate the mechanism of scoliosis and the effects of various treatments. METHODS: A literature review on the application of FEM in scoliosis evaluation and treatment has been undertaken. A literature search was performed in each of three major electronic databases (Google Scholar, Web of Science, and Ovid) using the key words "scoliosis" and "finite element methods/model". Articles using FEM and having a potential impact on clinical practice were included. RESULTS: A total of 132 abstracts were retrieved. The query returned 105 articles in which the abstracts appeared to correspond to this review's focus, and 85 papers were retained. The current state of the art of FEM related to the biomechanical analysis of scoliosis is discussed in 4 sections: the etiology of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, brace treatment, instrumentation treatment, and sensitivity studies of FEM. The limitations of FEM and suggested future work are also discussed.
INTRODUCTION:Scoliosis is a complex spinal deformity whose etiology is still unknown, and its treatment presents many challenges. Finite element modeling (FEM) is one of the analytical techniques that has been used to elucidate the mechanism of scoliosis and the effects of various treatments. METHODS: A literature review on the application of FEM in scoliosis evaluation and treatment has been undertaken. A literature search was performed in each of three major electronic databases (Google Scholar, Web of Science, and Ovid) using the key words "scoliosis" and "finite element methods/model". Articles using FEM and having a potential impact on clinical practice were included. RESULTS: A total of 132 abstracts were retrieved. The query returned 105 articles in which the abstracts appeared to correspond to this review's focus, and 85 papers were retained. The current state of the art of FEM related to the biomechanical analysis of scoliosis is discussed in 4 sections: the etiology of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, brace treatment, instrumentation treatment, and sensitivity studies of FEM. The limitations of FEM and suggested future work are also discussed.
Authors: Christos Koutras; Hamed Shayestehpour; Jesús Pérez; Christian Wong; John Rasmussen; Maxime Tournier; Matthieu Nesme; Miguel A Otaduy Journal: Front Bioeng Biotechnol Date: 2022-07-19