Anatomy and biomechanics of the spinal column and cord (original) (raw)

The chapter delves into the biomechanics of the spinal column and cord, delineating the fundamentals of biomechanics, mechanisms of spinal column failure, and spinal cord injury. It explicates key biomechanical concepts such as kinematics, dynamics, stress, strain, and the stress-strain behavior of biological tissues, emphasizing their relevance to understanding spinal mechanics. Utilizing various diagrams, the text illustrates the injury mechanisms associated with different types of spinal fractures, underlining the complex interplay of forces involved in such injuries.