The intervertebral disc: Overview of disc mechanics

Daniel H. Cortes; Dawn M. Elliott

doi:10.1007/978-3-7091-1535-0_2

The intervertebral disc: Overview of disc mechanics

Daniel H. Cortes, Dawn M. Elliott

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The intervertebral disc is the soft tissue between the vertebral bodies. The disc function is to transmit multi-directional loads through the spine and to allow relative motion between the vertebral bodies. The intervertebral disc is composed of three distinct tissues: nucleus pulposus, annulus fibrosus, and the cartilaginous endplates. Each of these tissues has a characteristic composition and structure which provide them with unique mechanical properties. The interaction between these tissues enables the intervertebral disc to perform its function. The objective of this chapter is to describe the mechanical behavior of the individual disc tissues and then discuss how they work together in physiological loading scenarios. In addition, the effects of degeneration on the mechanics at the tissue and disc level are described.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	The Intervertebral Disc
Subtitle of host publication	Molecular and Structural Studies of the Disc in Health and Disease
Publisher	Springer-Verlag Wien
Pages	17-31
Number of pages	15
ISBN (Electronic)	9783709115350
ISBN (Print)	3709115345, 9783709115343
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-1535-0_2
State	Published - Jan 1 2014

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