Biomechanics of the Human Spine: Basic Concepts, Spinal Disorders and Treatments

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Fabio Galbusera, PhD (Head of Research Group Spine, Schulthess Clinic, Zürich, Switzerland) Hans-Joachim Wilke (Co-Director, Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany)

Biomechanics of the Human Spine

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Basic Concepts, Spinal Disorders and Treatments

Fabio Galbusera, PhD (Head of Research Group Spine, Schulthess Clinic, Zürich, Switzerland), Hans-Joachim Wilke (Co-Director, Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany)

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Academic Press Inc
01 March 2026

Anatomy; Physiology; Biomedical engineering; Human biology; Biotechnology

Biomechanics of the Human Spine: Basic Concepts, Spinal Disorders and Treatments, Second Edition is an essential resource for both biomedical engineers and spinal surgeons. The book is divided into four key sections, each building on the previous to offer a thorough understanding of spine biomechanics. It starts with the functional anatomy of the spine, emphasizing often overlooked aspects of clinical literature. The second section details the mechanics of spinal tissues, including testing setups and mathematical models. The third section explores contemporary spine research methods, while the final section addresses biomechanical aspects of spinal pathologies and their surgical treatments.

Contributions from leading institutions worldwide ensure the inclusion of the latest research and expertise in spine biomechanics. Highlights include in-depth experimental testing, numerical simulation, and in vivo studies, such as imaging and motion analysis. The book stands out for its comprehensive approach, bridging the gap between biomechanical knowledge and clinical application. It is indispensable for professionals in the field, offering valuable insights and practical guidance for understanding and treating spinal disorders.

Edited by: Fabio Galbusera PhD (Head of Research Group Spine Schulthess Clinic Zürich Switzerland), Hans-Joachim Wilke (Co-Director, Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany)
Imprint: Academic Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 191mm,
ISBN: 9780443265686
ISBN 10: 0443265682
Pages: 600
Publication Date: 01 March 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Fabio Galbusera, engineer, is the Head of Spine Research at the Schulthess Clinic in Zürich, Switzerland. His main research interests are the biomechanics of the spine, the use of numerical models for its investigation as well as spinal imaging, about which he published more than 170 papers in international peer-reviewed journals. In the last years, he pioneered the use of artificial intelligence in the field of spine research, especially for the automated analysis of radiological images of the spine. One of his works in this field was awarded the ISSLS Prize for Bioengineering 2021. He is a member of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS), the Spine Society of Europe (EUROSPINE), the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB) and the European Society of Radiology (ESR), and is currently part of the Editorial Boards of Journal of Biomechanics, European Spine Journal, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology and of European Radiology Experimental.Regarding books, in 2018 he edited the book “Biomechanics of the Spine: Basic Concepts, Spinal Disorders and Treatments together with Prof. Hans-Joachim Wilke, published by Elsevier. Prof. Hans-Joachim Wilke is the Co-Director of the Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics of Ulm University, Ulm, Germany, where he is responsible of the spine research group. He has been President of the Spine Society of Europe as well as of the German Spine Society, and is currently co-Editor of European Spine Journal for the basic science papers. Besides, Prof. Wilke is the founder and chairman of the Grammer Award for spine research. He has been involved in several large scale research projects funded by the European Commission.