A comparison of intervertebral ligament properties utilized in a thoracic spine functional unit through kinematic evaluation

Michael Polanco, Stacie Ringleb, Michel Audette, Rumit Kakar and Sebastian Bawab

Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 2023, vol. 26, issue 11, 1330-1340

Abstract: Ligament properties in the literature are variable, yet scarce, but needed to calibrate computational models for spine clinical research applications. A comparison of ligament stiffness properties and their effect on the kinematic behavior of a thoracic functional spinal unit (FSU) is examined in this paper. Six unique ligament property sets were utilized within a volumetric T7–T8 finite element (FE) model developed using computer-aided design (CAD) spinal geometry. A 7.5 Nm moment was applied along three anatomical planes both with and without costovertebral (CV) joints present. Range of Motion (RoM) was assessed for each property set and compared to published experimental data. Intact and serial ligament removal procedures were implemented in accordance with experimental protocol. The variance in both kinematic behavior and comparability with experimental data among property sets emphasizes the role nonlinear characterization plays in determining proper kinematic behavior in spinal FE models. Additionally, a decrease in RoM variation among property sets was exhibited when the model setup incorporated the CV joint. With proper assessment of the source and size of each ligament, the material properties considered here could be expanded and justified for implementation into thoracic spine clinical studies.

Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2022.2115293

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