Skeletal system diseases such as osteoporosis, arthritis, and prolapse of the lumbar intervertebral disc are fairly common in modern society. The reasons are quite diverse and may be ascribed to genetics, age, hormones, occupation, activity levels, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Many of these diseases can lead to abnormalities in bones and joints, increase the risk of fractures, and cause chronic pain and disability.
The past decades have witnessed the application of biomechanics in the diagnosis and therapy of skeletal system diseases both numerically and experimentally, from the characterization of mechanical properties of native tissues to the development of biocompatible replacement materials, from analysis of disease causes to the development rehabilitation assistance devices, from 3D modelling to the development of treatment plan.
Yet, challenges still exist, for instance, the questions of how to build accurate mechanical constitutive models, how to develop replacement materials with mechanical compatibility, and how to build accurate 3D models. The goal of this research topic is to consolidate groundbreaking studies in this field to advance the understanding of the application of biomechanics in the diagnosis and therapy of skeletal system diseases, and furtherly create a foundation for novel therapeutic strategies.
Herein, we welcome original research and systematic reviews related to skeletal system diseases. The following topics may be referenced, but are not limited to:
• Clinical rehabilitation technology based on biomechanical modelling and simulation
• Computational 3D modelling of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
• Experimental and computer simulation of the knee joint during jumping vs. walking
• Three-dimensional models of the lumbar spine, spine and the influence of vibration
• Mechanical properties of native tissues and replacement materials for bone, cartilage and tendon
• Artificial intelligence aided surgery and neurosurgical interventions of the spine
Keywords:
Biomechanics, Rehabilitation Technology, Skeletal system diseases, Mechanical constitutive models, 3D modelling
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Skeletal system diseases such as osteoporosis, arthritis, and prolapse of the lumbar intervertebral disc are fairly common in modern society. The reasons are quite diverse and may be ascribed to genetics, age, hormones, occupation, activity levels, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Many of these diseases can lead to abnormalities in bones and joints, increase the risk of fractures, and cause chronic pain and disability.
The past decades have witnessed the application of biomechanics in the diagnosis and therapy of skeletal system diseases both numerically and experimentally, from the characterization of mechanical properties of native tissues to the development of biocompatible replacement materials, from analysis of disease causes to the development rehabilitation assistance devices, from 3D modelling to the development of treatment plan.
Yet, challenges still exist, for instance, the questions of how to build accurate mechanical constitutive models, how to develop replacement materials with mechanical compatibility, and how to build accurate 3D models. The goal of this research topic is to consolidate groundbreaking studies in this field to advance the understanding of the application of biomechanics in the diagnosis and therapy of skeletal system diseases, and furtherly create a foundation for novel therapeutic strategies.
Herein, we welcome original research and systematic reviews related to skeletal system diseases. The following topics may be referenced, but are not limited to:
• Clinical rehabilitation technology based on biomechanical modelling and simulation
• Computational 3D modelling of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
• Experimental and computer simulation of the knee joint during jumping vs. walking
• Three-dimensional models of the lumbar spine, spine and the influence of vibration
• Mechanical properties of native tissues and replacement materials for bone, cartilage and tendon
• Artificial intelligence aided surgery and neurosurgical interventions of the spine
Keywords:
Biomechanics, Rehabilitation Technology, Skeletal system diseases, Mechanical constitutive models, 3D modelling
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.