Radiographic and Biomechanical Studies of the Human Spine.

Abstract

The techniques and equipment to take biplane and stereo roentgenographs of the spine and pelvis in various positions of flexion-extension, lateral bend and axial rotation are explained. The in vivo load-deflection characteristics are given both for the whole spine and for individual motion segments. Moire fringe topography for the back is introduced and results given. Application of these techniques to USAF ejection seats, the MAST suit and clinical measures of disc space height and rotation are reported. Measurements of the pelves of various racial groups are reported. There is discussion of interactions between the pelvis and the spine. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA049984

Entities

People

  • D. G. Wilder
  • E. Buturla
  • M. H. Pope
  • R. Matteri
  • W. W. Frymoyer

Organizations

  • University of Vermont

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bone Diseases
  • Computers
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Health Services
  • Joints (Anatomy)
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Medical Personnel
  • Musculoskeletal Physiology
  • New England
  • Orthopedics
  • Pain
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Spinal Column
  • Spine
  • Three Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).

Technology Areas

  • Space