title: The use of mathematical models for studies of scoliosis biomechanics.
abstract: The use of mathematical and other types of models for the study of the biomechanics of scoliosis is reviewed in this article. The article is based on a talk presented at the 1987 Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society.
authors.affiliation: Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Schultz
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001835:Body Weight; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D009132:Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D013131:Spine / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery