Nonlinear stress-dependent recovery behavior of the intervertebral disc

• Published in: Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials Vol. 110; p. 103881
• Main Authors: Bezci, Semih E., Lim, Shiyin, O'Connell, Grace D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2020
• Subjects: Fluid flow; Intervertebral Disc; Lumbar Vertebrae; Motion; Nonlinear viscoelasticity; Pressure; Recovery mechanics; Viscosity; Weight-Bearing; Recovery mechanics; Intervertebral disc; Fluid flow; Nonlinear viscoelasticity

The intervertebral disc exhibits complex mechanics due to its heterogeneous structure, inherent viscoelasticity, and interstitial fluid-matrix interactions. Sufficient fluid flow into the disc during low loading periods is important for maintaining mechanics and nutrient transport. However, there is...