Design and Biomechanical Study of the First Iranian Cervical Cage using Finite Element Analyses

Nikkhoo, Mohammad; Tahassori, Ali; Haghpanahi, Mohammad

doi:10.22041/ijbme.2014.13534

Document Type : Full Research Paper

Authors

¹ Assistant Professor, Biomechanics Group, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

² Managing Director, Attila Orthopaed Co. Tehran, Iran

³ Associate Professor, Biomechanics Group, School of Mechanical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran

10.22041/ijbme.2014.13534

Abstract

To develop the advanced technologies in medical device industry, design and manufacturing of cervical cage was performed in Iran for the first time. This research-based industrial project should be accomplished based on precise biomechanical studies and mechanical tests. Hence, this study presents the optimization and biomechanical functional investigations of the first Iranian cervical cage (Manufactured by Attila Ortopaed Co.). For this purpose the intact cervical spine (C2-C7) was developed and was validated with in-vitro experiments. Three inputs (i.e. geometrical parameters of the cage) and two outputs (i.e. deformation of the teeth in static and dynamic tests) parameters were selected for optimization procedure. Furthermore, the surgery in C5-C6 level was simulated by implanting the cervical cage. Finally, the biomechanical responses were investigated. The result confirmed that the biomechanical response of cervical cage is within the standard range and can be used well in clinics for surgical procedures.

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Iranian Journal of Biomedical Engineering

Design and Biomechanical Study of the First Iranian Cervical Cage using Finite Element Analyses

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Volume 8, Issue 3 - Serial Number 3
September 2014
Pages 203-212

Design and Biomechanical Study of the First Iranian Cervical Cage using Finite Element Analyses

References

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Volume 8, Issue 3 - Serial Number 3September 2014Pages 203-212

Volume 8, Issue 3 - Serial Number 3
September 2014
Pages 203-212