Biomechanical Simulation of Stresses and Strains Exerted on the Spinal Cord and Nerves During Scoliosis Correction Maneuvers

This study quantified the relative stress induced on the spinal cord and spinal nerves for different correction maneuvers using a novel hybrid patient-specific model. Of the three maneuvers studied, the Harrington distraction maneuver induced the most important stresses over the thoracolumbar region.