Author(s)

Yanjin Bo ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Trauma Surgery Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kumming, Yunnan, 655000, China

Corresponding Author

Yanjin Bo

ABSTRACT

A common trauma is a cervicothoracic fracture, and both clinical therapy and prevention greatly depend on the injury mechanism and biomechanical features of this fracture. This work aims to examine the biomechanical properties of thoracic and cervical fractures and review pertinent literature. We discovered that there has been significant advancement in the study of the biomechanical properties of cervical and thoracic fractures in recent years through the collection and analysis of pertinent material. By examining fracture patterns, the researchers identified the characteristics and mechanisms of distinct types of cervical and thoracic fractures. Second, the examination of mechanical behavior analysis demonstrates that the cervicothoracic fracture stress mode significantly impacts the fracture's stability and the selected treatment strategy. Simultaneously, mechanical property measurement research offers the mechanical property data of the cervical and thoracic fracture sites, giving doctors a more precise basis for evaluation. Personalized treatment regimens and surgical techniques can be developed with the help of research on biomechanical modeling and optimal design. We can enhance patient outcomes and quality of life by optimizing treatment options and more accurately assessing the efficacy of various treatment techniques by modeling the mechanical behavior of cervical and thoracic fractures. Some research has advanced, but there are still a number of obstacles. The biomechanical properties of cervicothoracic fractures are complicated due to individual variability and various circumstances; therefore, additional clinical investigations and multi-center partnerships are required to validate and optimize available treatment approaches. Furthermore, in order to better understand the mechanisms underlying cervicothoracic fractures and enhance treatment outcomes, we still need to thoroughly investigate their mechanical characteristics and behavior as technology advances. To sum up, the investigation of the biomechanical properties of thoracic and cervical fractures offers a crucial foundation for enhancing the therapeutic outcome and patient satisfaction. In order to enhance treatment outcomes and patients' quality of life, future research should carry out in-depth examinations of the biomechanical features of cervicothoracic fractures and use them in clinical settings.

KEYWORDS

Cervicothoracic fracture; Injury mechanism; biomechanics

CITE THIS PAPER

Yanjin Bo, Injury mechanism and biomechanics of cervical and thoracic fractures. MEDS Clinical Medicine (2024) Vol. 5: 127-131. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/medsc.2024.050119.

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