Understanding the mechanical characteristics of vertebral trabecular bone, therefore, is of critical importance in the many clinical conditions that affect the spine. Numerous studies have loaded vertebral bodies to investigate the influence of trabecular bone characteristics on deformation and failure ...
The spine is one of the most complex entities in the human body. A fully functional spine is necessary for bodily movement. Unfortunately, with so many intricacies and parts, there are many spine conditions that can affect the spine, impede mobility, and cause a lot of pain....
On the femur’s upper end (proximal aspect) are the femoral head and neck. The hip joint connects the head of the femur and the pelvis like a ball and socket. Stress fractures, which can affect long-distance runners, can occur in the femoral neck. Fractures of the femoral head are rare...
There are numerous neurological conditions that affect patients in different ways. This lesson will describe the basic pathophysiology of common neurological disorders. Nervous System The nervous system includes our brain, nerves, and spine and is in charge of coordinated movements and sending signals to...
Mosaic Down syndrome is the primary congenital disorder that may qualify for LTD benefits. Other inherited conditions that affect multiple systems within the body may also be considered eligible if they result in significant functional limitations and restrict routine activities. These conditions include:...
c. Insufficient natural healthy teeth or lack of a serviceable prosthesis, preventing adequate mastication and incision of a normal diet. This includes complex (multiple fixture) dental implant systems that have associated complications that severely limit assignments and adversely affect performance of wor...
Tendons are the flexible cords that connect muscles to bones. It can hurt a lot if they get inflamed, especially when you move that joint. This is called tendinitis, and it’s a wear-and-tear injury that can affect your hip, knee, or ankle. As with a sprain, the best way to treat...
Mosaic Down syndrome is the primary congenital disorder that may qualify for LTD benefits. Other inherited conditions that affect multiple systems within the body may also be considered eligible if they result in significant functional limitations and restrict routine activities. These conditions include:...
Herniated discsare a common injury that can affect any part of the spine. Kyphosis Kyphosisis a deformity of the spine. Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica) Sciaticais an irritation or compression of one or more nerve roots in the lumbar spine. ...
In all crashed simulations, the crash either happened after the submarining occurred or after the HBM had begun to rebound, and hence, did not affect the submarining evaluation. The crashes were always a result of a solid element with negative volume found in either the upper or the lower...