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In Vivo Deformation and Strain Measurements in Human Bone Using Digital Volume Correlation (DVC) and 3T Clinical MRI by Tavana, Saman, N. Clark, Jeffrey, Newell, Nicolas, Calder, James D., Hansen, Ulrich

“…Strains within bone play an important role in the remodelling process and the mechanisms of fracture. The ability to assess these strains in vivo can provide…”
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Comparison of four in vitro test methods to assess nucleus pulposus replacement device expulsion risk by Rahman, Tamanna, Kibble, Matthew J., Harbert, Gianluca, Smith, Nigel, Brewer, Erik, Schaer, Thomas P., Newell, Nicolas

“…Background Nucleus replacement devices (NRDs) are not routinely used in clinic, predominantly due to the risk of device expulsion. Rigorous in vitro testing…”
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The Effect of Degeneration on Internal Strains and the Mechanism of Failure in Human Intervertebral Discs Analyzed Using Digital Volume Correlation (DVC) and Ultra-High Field MRI by Tavana, Saman, Masouros, Spyros D, Baxan, Nicoleta, Freedman, Brett A, Hansen, Ulrich N, Newell, Nicolas

“…The intervertebral disc (IVD) plays a main role in absorbing and transmitting loads within the spinal column. Degeneration alters the structural integrity of…”
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In-vehicle extremity injuries from improvised explosive devices: current and future foci by Ramasamy, Arul, Masouros, Spyros D., Newell, Nicolas, Hill, Adam M., Proud, William G., Brown, Katherine A., Bull, Anthony M. J., Clasper, Jon C.

“…The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have been epitomized by the insurgents' use of the improvised explosive device against vehicle-borne security forces…”
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Sensitivity of Intervertebral Disc Finite Element Models to Internal Geometric and Non-geometric Parameters by Du, Yuekang, Tavana, Saman, Rahman, Tamanna, Baxan, Nicoleta, Hansen, Ulrich N, Newell, Nicolas

“…Finite element models are useful for investigating internal intervertebral disc (IVD) behaviours without using disruptive experimental techniques. Simplified…”
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Characterising the Mould Rectification Process for Designing Scoliosis Braces: Towards Automated Digital Design of 3D-Printed Braces by Sanz-Pena, Inigo, Arachchi, Shanika, Halwala-Vithanage, Dhammika, Mallikarachchi, Sanjaya, Kirumbara-Liyanage, Jeewantha, McGregor, Alison, Silva, Pujitha, Newell, Nicolas

“…The plaster-casting method to create a scoliosis brace consists of mould generation and rectification to obtain the desired orthosis geometry. Alternative…”
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An in vitro comparison of three nucleus pulposus removal techniques for partial intervertebral disc replacement: An ultra‐high resolution MRI study by Rahman, Tamanna, Baxan, Nicoleta, Murray, Robert T., Tavana, Saman, Schaer, Thomas P., Smith, Nigel, Bull, Jonathan, Newell, Nicolas

“…Background Nuclectomy, also known as nucleotomy, is a percutaneous surgical procedure performed to remove nucleus material from the center of the disc…”
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Influence of testing environment and loading rate on intervertebral disc compressive mechanics: An assessment of repeatability at three different laboratories by Newell, Nicolas, Rivera Tapia, David, Rahman, Tamanna, Lim, Shiyin, O'Connell, Grace D., Holsgrove, Timothy P.

“…In vitro mechanical testing of intervertebral discs is crucial for basic science and pre‐clinical testing. Generally, these tests aim to replicate in vivo…”
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Quantifying internal intervertebral disc strains to assess nucleus replacement device designs: a digital volume correlation and ultra-high-resolution MRI study by Rahman, Tamanna, Tavana, Saman, Baxan, Nicoleta, Raftery, Kay A, Morgan, George, Schaer, Thomas P, Smith, Nigel, Moore, Axel, Bull, Jonathan, Stevens, Molly M, Newell, Nicolas

“…Nucleus replacement has been proposed as a treatment to restore biomechanics and relieve pain in degenerate intervertebral discs (IVDs). Multiple nucleus…”
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A semiautomatic method to identify vertebral end plate lesions (Schmorl's nodes) by Newell, Nicolas, PhD, Grant, Caroline A., PhD, Izatt, Maree T., BPthy, Little, J. Paige, PhD, Pearcy, Mark J., DEng, Adam, Clayton J., PhD

“…Abstract Background context There are differences in the definitions of end plate lesions (EPLs), often referred to as Schmorl's nodes, that may, to some…”
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A biomechanical testing method to assess tissue adhesives for annulus closure by Caldeira, Joana, Celiz, Adam, Newell, Nicolas

“…Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration has been linked to Low Back Pain (LBP) which affects over 80% of the population ranking first in terms of disability…”
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Multiscale Validation of Multiple Human Body Model Functional Spinal Units by Draper, Dustin, Newell, Nicolas, Masouros, Spyros, Peldschus, Steffen

“…A validation comparing five human body model (HBM) lumbar spines is carried out across two load cases, with the objective to use and apply HBMs in high strain…”
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Ultrasound-triggered in situ hydrogel formation for spinal disc repair by Brans, Veerle A., Constantinou, Anna P., Kibble, Matthew J., Newell, Nicolas, Bau, Luca, Stevens, Molly M., Coussios, Constantin, Gray, Michael

“…Over 600 million people suffer from lower back pain attributable to spinal disc degeneration. Treatments range from conservative physiotherapy to costly,…”
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Material properties of human lumbar intervertebral discs across strain rates by Newell, Nicolas, Carpanen, Diagarajen, Grigoriadis, Grigorios, Little, J. Paige, Masouros, Spyros D.

“…The use of finite element (FE) methods to study the biomechanics of the intervertebral disc (IVD) has increased over recent decades due to their ability to…”
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Mechanical Function of the Nucleus Pulposus of the Intervertebral Disc Under High Rates of Loading by Newell, Nicolas, Carpanen, Diagarajen, Evans, John H., Pearcy, Mark J., Masouros, Spyros D.

“…STUDY DESIGN.Bovine motion segments were used to investigate the high-rate compression response of intervertebral discs (IVD) before and after depressurising…”
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Statistical shape modelling of the thoracic spine for the development of pedicle screw insertion guides by Wai, Gordon, Rusli, Wan, Ghouse, Shaaz, Kieser, David C., Kedgley, Angela, Newell, Nicolas

“…Spinal fixation and fusion are surgical procedures undertaken to restore stability in the spine and restrict painful or degenerative motion. Malpositioning of…”
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In vivo evaluation of ankle kinematics and tibiotalar joint contact strains using digital volume correlation and 3 T clinical MRI by Tavana, Saman, Clark, Jeffrey N., Hong, Choon Chiet, Newell, Nicolas, Calder, James D., Hansen, Ulrich

“…In vivo evaluation of ankle joint biomechanics is key to investigating the effect of injuries on the mechanics of the joint and evaluating the effectiveness of…”
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Lower Limb Posture Affects the Mechanism of Injury in Under-Body Blast by Grigoriadis, Grigoris, Carpanen, Diagarajen, Webster, Claire E., Ramasamy, Arul, Newell, Nicolas, Masouros, Spyros D.

“…Over 80% of wounded Service Members sustain at least one extremity injury. The ‘deck-slap’ foot, a product of the vehicle’s floor rising rapidly when attacked…”
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Obtaining Patient Torso Geometry for the Design of Scoliosis Braces. A Study of the Accuracy and Repeatability of Handheld 3D Scanners by Sanz-Pena, Inigo, Arachchi, Shanika, Curtis-Woodcock, Niven, Silva, Pujitha, McGregor, Alison H, Newell, Nicolas

“…Obtaining patient geometry is crucial in scoliosis brace design for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Advances in 3D scanning technologies provide…”
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Material properties of bovine intervertebral discs across strain rates by Newell, Nicolas, Grigoriadis, Grigorios, Christou, Alexandros, Carpanen, Diagarajen, Masouros, Spyros D.

“…The intervertebral disc (IVD) is a complex structure responsible for distributing compressive loading to adjacent vertebrae and allowing the vertebral column…”
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