Finite Element Analysis of Stress Distribution in Canine Lumbar Fractures with Different Pedicle Screw Insertion Angles

Finite Element Analysis of Stress Distribution in Canine Lumbar Fractures with Different Pedicle Screw Insertion Angles

Pedicle screw fixation is a critical technique for stabilizing lumbar fractures in canines, yet the biomechanical implications of insertion angles remain underexplored. This study aims to identify optimal screw trajectories by analyzing stress distribution and deformation patterns in beagle lumbar s...

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Main Authors: Ziyao Zhou, Xiaogang Shi, Jiahui Peng, Xiaoxiao Zhou, Liuqing Yang, Zhijun Zhong, Haifeng Liu, Guangneng Peng, Chengli Zheng, Ming Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
canine lumbar spine
finite element analysis
pedicle screw fixation
insertion angle
biomechanical stability
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/12/7/682
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Summary:Pedicle screw fixation is a critical technique for stabilizing lumbar fractures in canines, yet the biomechanical implications of insertion angles remain underexplored. This study aims to identify optimal screw trajectories by analyzing stress distribution and deformation patterns in beagle lumbar segments (L6-L7) using finite element analysis (FEA). A 3D finite element model was reconstructed from CT scans of a healthy beagle, incorporating cortical/cancellous bone, intervertebral disks, and cartilage. Pedicle screws (2.4 mm diameter, 22 mm length) were virtually implanted at angles ranging from 45° to 65°. A 10 N vertical load simulated standing conditions. Equivalent stress and total deformation were evaluated under static loading. The equivalent stress occurred at screw–rod junctions, with maxima at 50° (11.73 MPa) and minima at 58° (3.25 MPa). Total deformation ranged from 0.0033 to 0.0064 mm, with the highest at 55° and the lowest at 54°. The 58° insertion angle demonstrated optimal biomechanical stability with minimal stress concentration, with 56–60° as a biomechanically favorable range for pedicle screw fixation in canine lumbar fractures, balancing stress distribution and deformation control. Future studies should validate these findings in multi-level models and clinical settings.
ISSN:2306-7381

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