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Book Chapters
, 2021, 'Replacing the Nucleus Pulposus for Degenerative Disc Disease and Disc Herniation: Disc Preservation Following Discectomy', in Handbook of Spine Technology, pp. 1111 - 1129, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-44424-6_94
, 2019, 'Replacing the Nucleus Pulposus for Degenerative Disc Disease and Disc Herniation: Disc Preservation Following Discectomy', in Handbook of Spine Technology, Springer International Publishing, pp. 1 - 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-33037-2_94-1
Journal articles
, 2023, 'Intrinsic variables associated with low back pain and lumbar spine injury in fast bowlers in cricket: a systematic review', BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13102-023-00732-1
, 2023, 'A biomechanical comparison of posterior fixation approaches in lumbar fusion using computed tomography based lumbosacral spine modelling', Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 237, pp. 243 - 253, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/09544119221149119
, 2023, 'Measuring compressive loads on a ‘smart’ lumbar interbody fusion cage: Proof of concept', Journal of Biomechanics, 147, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2023.111440
, 2022, 'Bony Stress and Its Association With Intervertebral Disc Degeneration in the Lumbar Spine: A Systematic Review of Clinical and Basic Science Studies', Global Spine Journal, 12, pp. 964 - 979, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/21925682211008837
, 2022, 'Finite element modeling of temporal bone graft changes in XLIF: Quantifying biomechanical effects at adjacent levels', Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 40, pp. 1420 - 1435, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.25166
, 2021, 'Ultrasound volume projection image quality selection by ranking from convolutional RankNet', Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics, 89, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compmedimag.2020.101847
, 2021, 'Usefulness of Computed Tomography Based Three-Dimensional Reconstructions to Assess the Critical Shoulder Angle', World Journal of Orthopedics, 12, pp. 301 - 309, http://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v12.i5.301
, 2020, 'Complication rates of different discectomy techniques for symptomatic lumbar disc herniation: a systematic review and meta-analysis', European Spine Journal, 29, pp. 1752 - 1770, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-020-06389-5
, 2020, 'Smart orthopaedic implants: A targeted approach for continuous postoperative evaluation in the spine', Journal of Biomechanics, 104, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.109690
, 2020, 'Morphological characteristics of the kangaroo lumbar intervertebral discs and comparison with other animal models used in spine research', European Spine Journal, 29, pp. 652 - 662, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-019-06044-8
, 2020, 'Assessment of degenerative cervical stenosis on T2-weighted MR imaging: sensitivity to change and reliability of mid-sagittal and axial plane metrics', Spinal Cord, 58, pp. 238 - 246, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41393-019-0358-1
, 2019, 'Bony stress in the lumbar spine is associated with intervertebral disc degeneration and low back pain: a retrospective case–control MRI study of patients under 25 years of age', European Spine Journal, 28, pp. 2470 - 2477, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-019-06148-1
, 2019, 'Complication rates of different discectomy techniques for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation: a network meta-analysis', European Spine Journal, 28, pp. 2588 - 2601, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-019-06142-7
, 2019, 'A novel magnetic resonance imaging postprocessing technique for the assessment of intervertebral disc degeneration—Correlation with histological grading in a rabbit disc degeneration model', JOR Spine, 2, pp. e1060, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsp2.1060
, 2019, 'Answer to the Letter to the Editor of Miao Yu et al. concerning “Is L5-S1 motion segment different from the rest? A radiographic kinematic assessment of 72 patients with chronic low back pain” by AB Sabnis et al. (Eur. Spine J; 27(5):1127–1135)', European Spine Journal, 28, pp. 1249, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5675-0
, 2019, 'In Vivo 3D MRI Measurement of Tumour Volume in an Orthotopic Mouse Model of Prostate Cancer', Cancer Control, 26, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1073274819846590
, 2018, 'The Role of Sacral Slope in the Progression of a Bilateral Spondylolytic Defect at L5 to Spondylolisthesis: A Biomechanical Investigation Using Finite Element Analysis', Global Spine Journal, 8, pp. 460 - 470, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2192568217735802
, 2018, 'Is L5–S1 motion segment different from the rest? A radiographic kinematic assessment of 72 patients with chronic low back pain', European Spine Journal, 27, pp. 1127 - 1135, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-017-5400-4
, 2018, 'Mild (not severe) disc degeneration is implicated in the progression of bilateral L5 spondylolysis to spondylolisthesis', BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 19, pp. 98, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12891-018-2011-0
, 2017, 'Is Stand-Alone Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion a Safe and Efficacious Treatment for Isthmic Spondylolisthesis of L5-S1?', Global Spine Journal, 7, pp. 587 - 595, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2192568217699210
, 2015, 'Global and segmental kinematic changes following sequential resection of posterior osteoligamentous structures in the lumbar spine: An in vitro biomechanical investigation using pure moment testing protocols', Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 229, pp. 812 - 821, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0954411915612503
, 2015, 'Finite Element Analysis of Patient-Specific Condyle Fracture Plates: A Preliminary Study', CRANIOMAXILLOFACIAL TRAUMA & RECONSTRUCTION, 8, pp. 111 - 116, http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1395385
, 2014, 'Interpedicular kinematics in an in vitro biomechanical assessment of a bilateral lumbar spondylolytic defect', Clinical Biomechanics, 29, pp. 1108 - 1115, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2014.10.002
, 2014, 'A Biomechanical Comparison of Three 1.5-mm Plate and Screw Configurations and a Single 2.0-mm Plate for Internal Fixation of a Mandibular Condylar Fracture', CRANIOMAXILLOFACIAL TRAUMA & RECONSTRUCTION, 7, pp. 208 - 213, http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1375172
, 2014, 'Pedicle screw-based posterior dynamic stabilizers for degenerative spine: In vitro biomechanical testing and clinical outcomes', Journal of Biomedical Materials Research - Part A, 102, pp. 3324 - 3340, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.a.34986
, 2014, 'To the editor', Spine, 39, pp. 921, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0000000000000310
, 2014, 'Letters', Spine, 39, pp. 921 - 921, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0000000000000310
, 2013, 'Comparative Biomechanical Modeling of Metatherian and Placental Saber-Tooths: A Different Kind of Bite for an Extreme Pouched Predator', PLoS ONE, 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0066888
, 2013, 'Pedicle screw-based posterior dynamic stabilizers for degenerative spine: in vitro biomechanical testing and clinical outcomes', Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, pp. n/a - n/a, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbma.34986
, 2012, 'Finite element micro-modelling of a human ankle bone reveals the importance of the trabecular network to mechanical performance: and new methods for the generation and comparison of 3D models', Journal of Biomechanics, 46, pp. 200 - 205, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.11.011
, 2012, 'Toward integration of geometric morphometrics and computational biomechanics: New methods for 3D virtual reconstruction and quantitative analysis of Finite Element Models', Journal of Theoretical Biology, 301, pp. 1 - 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtbi.2012.01.030
, 2011, 'Finite Element Analysis of ursid cranial mechanics and the prediction of feeding behaviour in the extinct giant Agriotherium africanum', Journal of Zoology, 286, pp. 171, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7998.2011.00862.x
, 2010, 'The craniomandibular mechanics of being human', Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B - Biological Sciences, 277, pp. 3579 - 3586, http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2010.0509
Conference Papers
, 2017, 'Validity of Sagittal and Axial Plane Metrics in the Assessment of Cervical Canal Stenosis on Magnetic Resonance Imaging', Toronto Canada, presented at
, 2017, 'The role of sacral slope in the progression of bilateral spondylolytic defect at L5 to spondylolisthesis: A biomechanical investigation using finite element analysis', Hobart, presented at
, 2016, 'Nucleus implant geometry significantly nfluencesbending stiffness of the human lumbar motion segment: A finite element modeling study', Sydney, presented at
, 2016, 'The role of sacral slope in the progression of bilateral spondylolytic defect at L5 to spondylolisthesis: A biomechanical Investigation using Finite Element Analysis.', Sydney, presented at
, 2016, '. Nucleus implant geometry significantly influencesbending stiffness of the human lumbar motion segment: A finite element modeling study', Mayfair Hotel, Adelaide, presented at
, 2016, 'Nucleus implant geometry significantly influencesbending stiffness of the human lumbar motion segment: A finite element modeling study.', Mayfair Hotel, Adelaide, presented at
, 2016, 'The role of sacral slope in the progression of bilateral spondylolytic defect at L5 to spondylolisthesis: A biomechanical Investigation using Finite Element Analysis', Mayfair Hotel, Adelaide, presented at
, 2016, 'Biomechanical evaluation of a bilateral spondylolytic defect at L5 and its progression into two clinically observed spondylolisthesis patterns: A finite element study', Singapore, presented at
, 2016, 'Trade-off between restoring stability and endplate stresses in the lumbar spine using different volume grades of a nucleus arthroplasty system: A finite element study', Singapore, presented at
, 2015, 'Biomechanical analysis of a bilateral spondylolytic defect at L5 and its progression into two clinically observed spondylolisthesis patterns: A finite element study', Philadelphia, presented at
, 2015, 'The importance of posterior osteoligamentous structures to lumbar spine stability and new perspectives on spinal motion metrics', Canberra, presented at
, 2014, 'Is L5-S1 Motion Segment Different from that Rest? – A Radiological Kinematic Study of 84 Patients with Chronic Back Pain.', Miami FL, presented at
, 2014, 'The Importance of Posterior Osteoligamentous Structures to Lumbar Spine Stability: An in vitro Biomechanical Investigation', Miami, FL, presented at
, 2014, 'In-vitro biomechanical implications of a bilateral pars interarticularis defect: Do we need a different spinal implant? Podium Presentation (New investigator award in Basic Science category)', Sydney, presented at
, 2012, '3D BIOMECHANICAL MODELLING OF MARSUPIAL AND PLACENTAL SABRE-TOOTHS: A DIFFERENT KIND OF BITE FOR AN EXTREME POUCHED PREDATOR', in JOURNAL OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY, TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC, NC, N Carolina Museum Nat Sci, Raleigh, pp. 196 - 196, presented at