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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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Predicting spinal profile using 3D non-contact surface scanning: Changes in surface topography as a predictor of internal spinal alignment by Little, J Paige, Rayward, Lionel, Pearcy, Mark J, Izatt, Maree T, Green, Daniel, Labrom, Robert D, Askin, Geoffrey N

“…3D non-contact surface scanners capture highly accurate, calibrated images of surface topography for 3D structures. This study sought to establish the efficacy…”
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Predicting spinal column profile from surface topography via 3D non-contact surface scanning by Rayward, Lionel, Pearcy, Mark, Izatt, Maree, Green, Daniel, Labrom, Robert, Askin, Geoffrey, Little, J Paige

“…3D Non-Contact surface scanning (3DSS) is used in both biomechanical and clinical studies to capture accurate 3D images of the human torso, and to better…”
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Is There Asymmetry Between the Concave and Convex Pedicles in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis? A CT Investigation by Davis, Colin M., Grant, Caroline A., Pearcy, Mark J., Askin, Geoffrey N., Labrom, Robert D., Izatt, Maree T., Adam, Clayton J., Little, J. Paige

“…Background Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is a complex three-dimensional deformity of the spine characterized by deformities in the sagittal, coronal, and…”
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Load‐induced changes in the diffusion tensor of ovine anulus fibrosus: A pilot MRI study by Tourell, Monique C., Kirkwood, Margaret, Pearcy, Mark J., Momot, Konstantin I., Little, J. Paige

“…Purpose To assess the feasibility of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) for evaluating changes in anulus fibrosus (AF) microstructure following uniaxial…”
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Quantifying Progressive Anterior Overgrowth in the Thoracic Vertebrae of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients: A Sequential Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study by Newell, Nicolas, Grant, Caroline A, Keenan, Bethany E, Izatt, Maree T, Pearcy, Mark J, Adam, Clayton J

“…STUDY DESIGN.Anterior and posterior vertebral body heights were measured from sequential magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of adolescent idiopathic…”
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The effect of vertebral body stapling on spine biomechanics and structure using a bovine model by Sunni, Nabeel, Askin, Geoffrey N., Labrom, Robert D., Izatt, Maree T., Pearcy, Mark J., Adam, Clayton J.

“…Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is a common condition affecting 2.5% of the general population. Vertebral body stapling was introduced as a method of…”
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Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis of Intracranial Aneurysmal Bleb Formation by Russell, Jeremy H., Kelson, Neil, Barry, Mark, Pearcy, Mark, Fletcher, David F., Winter, Craig D.

“…Abstract BACKGROUND: The management of unruptured aneurysms is controversial, with the decision to treat influenced by aneurysm characteristics including size…”
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Role of the Middle Lumbar Fascia on Spinal Mechanics: A Human Biomechanical Assessment by Ranger, Tom A., Newell, Nicolas, Grant, Caroline A., Barker, Priscilla J., Pearcy, Mark J.

“…Biomechanical experiment. The aims of the present study were to test the effect of fascial tension on lumbar segmental axial rotation and lateral flexion and…”
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A Compact Mock Circulation Loop for the In Vitro Testing of Cardiovascular Devices by Timms, Daniel L., Gregory, Shaun D., Greatrex, Nicholas A., Pearcy, Mark J., Fraser, John F., Steinseifer, Ulrich

“…In vitro cardiovascular device performance evaluation in a mock circulation loop (MCL) is a necessary step prior to in vivo testing. A MCL that accurately…”
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Minimizing Spine Autofusion With the Use of Semiconstrained Growing Rods for Early Onset Scoliosis in Children by Bouthors, Charles, Izatt, Maree T, Adam, Clayton J, Pearcy, Mark J, Labrom, Robert D, Askin, Geoffrey N

“…BACKGROUND:A new growing rod (GR) design, the semiconstrained growing rod (SCGR), with the added advantage of axial rotation freedom within the components, has…”
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Evaluation of Inflow Cannulation Site for Implantation of Right-Sided Rotary Ventricular Assist Device by Gregory, Shaun D., Pearcy, Mark J., Fraser, John, Timms, Daniel

“…Right heart dysfunction is one of the most serious complications following implantation of a left ventricular assist device, often leading to the requirement…”
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Ability of modal analysis to detect osseointegration of implants in transfemoral amputees: a physical model study by Cairns, Nicola J., Pearcy, Mark J., Smeathers, James, Adam, Clayton J.

“…Owing to the successful use of non-invasive vibration analysis to monitor the progression of dental implant healing and stabilization, it is now being…”
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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 comparison of four techniques to measure anterior and posterior vertebral body heights and sagittal plane wedge angles in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis by Newell, Nicolas, Grant, Caroline A., Keenan, Bethany E., Izatt, Maree T., Pearcy, Mark J., Adam, Clayton J.

“…Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional (3D) spinal deformity of unknown aetiology. Increased growth of the anterior part of the vertebrae…”
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Artificial lumbar intervertebral disc replacement: accepted practice or experimental surgery? by Pearcy, Mark J

“…A review of the literature suggests that implanting current artificial discs for degenerative disc disease at one level of the lumbar spine is as safe and…”
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Supine to standing Cobb angle change in idiopathic scoliosis: the effect of endplate pre-selection by Keenan, Bethany E, Izatt, Maree T, Askin, Geoffrey N, Labrom, Robert D, Pearcy, Mark J, Adam, Clayton J

“…Supine imaging modalities provide valuable 3D information on scoliotic anatomy, but the altered spine geometry between the supine and standing positions…”
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Kinetics of transfemoral amputees with osseointegrated fixation performing common activities of daily living by Lee, Winson C.C, Frossard, Laurent A, Hagberg, Kerstin, Haggstrom, Eva, Brånemark, Rickard, Evans, John H, Pearcy, Mark J

“…Abstract Background Direct anchorage of a lower-limb prosthesis to the bone through an implanted fixation (osseointegration) has been suggested as an excellent…”
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Gravity-induced torque and intravertebral rotation in idiopathic scoliosis by Adam, Clayton J, Askin, Geoffrey N, Pearcy, Mark J

“…Biomechanical analysis. To investigate the relationship between gravity-induced torques acting on the scoliotic spine and rotation within the vertebrae…”
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Mechanical tension as a driver of connective tissue growth in vitro by Wilson, Cameron J, Pearcy, Mark J, Epari, Devakara R

“…Abstract We propose the progressive mechanical expansion of cell-derived tissue analogues as a novel, growth-based approach to in vitro tissue engineering. The…”
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