Understanding Intervertebral Motion and Spinal Technology

In today’s episode, we connect with Dr. Alan Breen to discuss motion analysis and musculoskeletal modeling and how they relate to the treatment of spinal disorders. Dr. Breen is an Emeritus Professor at the Health Sciences University Bournemouth and Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Science and Technology at Bournemouth University.

With a Ph.D. from Southampton University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Dr. Breen has pioneered groundbreaking methods in using image processing and fluoroscopic imaging to measure vertebral movement in real time – with direct applications in the treatment of spinal disorders… 

Tune in to discover:

• What attracted Dr. Breen to the musculoskeletal field.
• Why people research intervertebral motion analysis.
• The role that computer imaging plays in better understanding vertebrae movement.
• What technology rating levels are, and how they determine marketplace regulations.

Ready to dive into this intriguing conversation? Tune in as we explore how Dr. Breen’s innovative work is shaping the future of spinal health!

You can follow along with Dr. Breen’s latest research by clicking here.

Additional Useful Links:

• https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1155/2012/802350
• https://tinyurl.com/mpktsa5d
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZVAfyk3QGs
• https://tinyurl.com/2ft4sevd

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9