Biomechanical study of lumbar vertebra during gait cycle in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis_Journal of Biomedical Engineering

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WANG Yunxin ¹ ,  XU Ping ¹ , WANG Yingsong ² , LIU Yingliang ² , XU Shisen ¹ , ZHAO Zhi ² , LI Hongfei ³ , CHEN Xiaoming ⁴

1. Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650504, P. R. China;
2. Department of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650101, P. R. China;
3. Department of Orthopedics, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Region, Chuxiong, Yunnan 675000, P. R. China;
4. Department of Radiology, Guidong People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Wuzhou, Guangxi 543001, P. R. China;

Corresponding author：

XU Ping, Email: 13759508598@139.com

Keywords：

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; Finite element; Lumbar vertebra; Biomechanics

DOI：

10.7507/1001-5515.202410010

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In order to investigate the mechanical response of lumbar vertebrae during gait cycle in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), the present study was based on computed tomography (CT) data of AIS patients to construct model of the left support phase (ML) and model of the right support phase (MR), respectively. Firstly, material properties, boundary conditions and load loading were set to simulate the lumbar vertebra-pelvis model. Then, the difference of stress and displacement in the lumbar spine between ML and MR was compared based on the stress and displacement cloud map. The results showed that in ML, the lumbar stress was mostly distributed on the convex side, while in MR, it was mostly distributed on the concave side. The stress of the two types of stress mainly gathered near the vertebral arch plate, and the stress of the vertebral arch plate was transmitted to the vertebral body through the pedicle with the progress of gait. The average stress of the intervertebral tissue in MR was greater than that in ML, and the difference of stress on the convex and convex side was greater. The displacement of lumbar vertebrae in ML decreased gradually from L1 to L5. The opposite is true in MR. In conclusion, this study can accurately quantify the stress on the lumbar spine during gait, and may provide guidance for brace design and clinical decision making.

Citation： WANG Yunxin, XU Ping, WANG Yingsong, LIU Yingliang, XU Shisen, ZHAO Zhi, LI Hongfei, CHEN Xiaoming. Biomechanical study of lumbar vertebra during gait cycle in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Journal of Biomedical Engineering, 2025, 42(3): 601-609. doi: 10.7507/1001-5515.202410010 Copy

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1. Ng P T T, Straker L, Tucker K, et al. Advancing use of DEXA scans to quantitatively and qualitatively evaluate lateral spinal curves, for preliminary identification of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Calcified Tissue International, 2023, 112(6): 656-665.
2. Zhang Q, Chon T, Zhang Y, et al. Finite element analysis of the lumbar spine in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis subjected to different loads. Computers in Biology and Medicine, 2021, 136: 104745.
3. Perdriolle R, Becchetti S, Vidal J, et al. Mechanical process and growth cartilages. Essential factors in the progression of scoliosis. Spine, 1993, 18(3): 343-349.
4. Zhang J, Yan R, Xu S, et al. Short-term lumbar disc and lumbar stability changes of one-hole split endoscope technique treatment of spinal stenosis. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2024, 25(1): 325.
5. Jentzsch T, Mantel K E, Slankamenac K, et al. CT-based surrogate parameters for MRI-based disc height and endplate degeneration in the lumbar spine. BMC Medical Imaging, 2024, 24(1): 213.
6. Takemoto G, Osawa Y, Seki T, et al. Factors influencing inconsistent leg length discrepancy in dysplastic hip osteoarthritis: a retrospective study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2022, 23(1): 381.
7. 许世森, 鲁宁, 许平, 等. 弧形髋臼截骨术对腰椎生物力学影响. 医用生物力学, 2024, 39(5): 916-922.
8. Duan P, Ding X, Xiong M, et al. Biomechanical evaluation of a healed acetabulum with internal fixators: finite element analysis. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2023, 18(1): 251.
9. 鲍圣亮, 许平, 鲁宁, 等. 步态周期中髋关节软骨应力分布对弧形髋臼周围截骨手术的影响. 医用生物力学, 2022, 37(4): 612-617,623.
10. Shi D, Wang F, Wang D, et al. 3-D finite element analysis of the influence of synovial condition in sacroiliac joint on the load transmission in human pelvic system. Medical Engineering & Physics, 2014, 36(6): 745-753.
11. Bae J Y, Kwak D S, Park K S, et al. Finite element analysis of the multiple drilling technique for early osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 2013, 41(12): 2528-2537.
12. Bergmann G, Deuretzbacher G, Heller M, et al. Hip contact forces and gait patterns from routine activities. Journal of Biomechanics, 2001, 34(7): 859-871.
13. Xiong B, Yang P, Lin T, et al. Changes in hip joint contact stress during a gait cycle based on the individualized modeling method of “gait-musculoskeletal system-finite element”. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2022, 17(1): 267.
14. Shim C S, Park S W, Lee S H, et al. Biomechanical evaluation of an interspinous stabilizing device, locker. Spine, 2008, 33(22): E820-E827.
15. 何沛檐, 裴葆青, 王唯, 等. 生长棒不同固定术式治疗早发性脊柱侧凸的生物力学分析. 医用生物力学, 2021, 36(6): 849-854.
16. Belytschko T, Kulak R F, Schultz A B, et al. Finite element stress analysis of an intervertebral disc. Journal of Biomechanics, 1974, 7(3): 277-285.
17. Wall C, McMeekin P, Walker R, et al. Sonification for personalised gait intervention. Sensors, 2023, 24(1): 65.
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26. Herzog W, Nigg B M, Read L J, et al. Asymmetries in ground reaction force patterns in normal human gait. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 1989, 21(1): 110-114.
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