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Chapter-048 Biomechanics of the Spine

BOOK TITLE: Ramamurthi and Tandon’s Textbook of Neurosurgery (3 Volumes)

Author
1. Pande Anil
2. Cugati Goutham
ISBN
9789350250723
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10307_48
Edition
3/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
17
Author Affiliations
1. Achanta Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Center, VHS Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Postgraduate Institute of Neurological Surgery, Dr A Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Centre, VHS Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
2. JSS Medical College, Mysore, Karnataka, India
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This chapter has well written text and 9 well illustrated diagrams and pictures showing biomechanics of spine. Historical background, terminology, Cartesian co ordinate system, deformation mechanics, Junghans motion are described in detail. Limits and representations and range values of movement of thoracic and lumbar spine are given in tables. Biomechanics of spinal implants and bone grafts are explained in detail. Description of maintenance of spinal stability by muscles, neural control is the highlight of this chapter. 188 references are given for further reading to conclude this chapter.

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