Spinal joint moment prediction following simulated breast surgery using a female whole-body musculoskeletal model
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- Spinal joint moment prediction following simulated breast surgery using a female whole-body musculoskeletal model
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This study aimed to use a musculoskeletal model to predict changes in spinal moments following simulated breast surgery. A female full body musculoskeletal model with a fully articulated thoracolumbar spine and independent moveable breast segments was customised for this study. Key findings suggest that the simulated removal of breast tissue (750 g to 1501 g) can reduce the magnitude of lumbar spine extensor moments by >0.05 Nm/kg during walking and jogging. A customised female whole-body musculoskeletal model is capable of providing a first approximation of changes in spinal loading following simulated breast surgery.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-12 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering |
| Early online date | 22 Jun 2024 |
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| Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 22 Jun 2024 |
| Externally published | Yes |