Analysis of load-deflection behavior of intervertebral discs under axial compression using exact parametric solutions of Kelvin-solid models

• Published in: Journal of biomechanics Vol. 13; no. 11; pp. 959 - 964
• Main Authors: Burns, M.L., Kaleps, I.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Ltd 1980
• Subjects: Biomechanical Phenomena; Humans; Intervertebral Disc - physiology; Models, Biological; Pressure; Space life sciences

The analytical modelling of creep response phenomena of intervertebral discs subjected to a constant axial compressive load is attempted by using Kelvin-solid models. A mathematical analysis scheme is proposed for unique model identification wherein exact parameter solutions are developed for the on...