Lumbar facet joint kinematics and load effects during dynamic lifting

Suman K. Chowdhury, Ryan M. Byrne, Yu Zhou, Ameet Aiyangar, Xudong Zhang

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Abstract

Although extensive efforts have been dedicated to investigating the risk factors of low back pain in the workplace, a clear knowledge of their effects on the facet joint (FJ) mechanics is lacking. In this study, fourteen healthy participants performed dynamic lifting task with varying external load while a dynamic stereo-radiography system captured their lumbar motion continuously. The FJ kinematics in the lumbar spine were ascertained using a volumetric model-based tracking method. The FJ kinematics data from seven participants were processed and analyzed using non-parametric statistical test. The results indicated significant (p<0.05) effects of external load on the FJ flexion and superior-inferior translation at all segments, showing more consistent trends at the L2-L3, L3-L4, and L4-L5 joints during trunk flexion angles of approximately 20° and 40°. Findings of this study provide a preliminary but important foundation in elucidating facet-related injury mechanism due to strenuous exertions in workplaces.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 2017 International Annual Meeting, HFES 2017
PublisherHuman Factors an Ergonomics Society Inc.
Pages976-980
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9780945289531
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017
EventHuman Factors and Ergonomics Society 2017 International Annual Meeting, HFES 2017 - Austin, United States
Duration: Oct 9 2017Oct 13 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Volume2017-October
ISSN (Print)1071-1813

Conference

ConferenceHuman Factors and Ergonomics Society 2017 International Annual Meeting, HFES 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAustin
Period10/9/1710/13/17

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