Abstract
The cervical spine is the most flexible part of the spinal column with six degrees of freedom in total. Every motion segment makes up a complex balanced system which enables several functions: posture with simultaneous flexibility, balance by providing compensation movements, bearing of axial loads and protection of the spinal cord. The biomechanical spinal research uses more and more the principle of finite elements. Furthermore, the latest implants for total disc replacement have to be tested in terms of their in vivo kinematics.
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König, A., Spetzger, U. (2017). Biomechanical Aspects. In: Degenerative Diseases of the Cervical Spine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47298-0_3
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