Brittany Stott

McGill University | McGill · Department of Mechanical Engineering

Musculoskeletal disorders and low back pain (LBP) are common global afflictions, with a higher prevalence observed in females. However, the cause of many LBP cases continues to elude researchers. Current approaches seldom consider differences in male and female spines. Thus, this study aimed to compare the load distribution between male and female...

Background: The geometric alignment of the spine plays an integral role in stability, biomechanical loading, and consequently, pain, and a range of healthy sagittal curvatures has been identified. Spinal biomechanics when sagittal curvature is outside the optimal range remains a debate and may provide insight into the load distribution throughout...

The ability of new medical devices and technology to demonstrate safety and effectiveness, and consequently acquire regulatory approval, has been dependent on benchtop, in vitro, and in vivo evidence and experimentation. Regulatory agencies have recently begun accepting computational models and simulations as credible evidence for virtual clinical...

Medical simulators are a modern-day technology that allow clinicians to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to perform complex surgical procedures. Validating these simulators is crucial prior to their integration in surgical training programs. However, surgical simulators are typically validated as a whole, without emphasizing validation of th...

A robotic spine model was developed complete with analog bones, pneumatic muscles, and artificial cavities. The model was automated through a control system including automatic valves, a position tracking system, and pressure sensors. This robotic spine model successfully underwent preliminary validation, therefore establishing its relevance as a f...

Low back pain affects 4/5 individuals at some point in their lifetime. However, the spine is a musculoskeletal system that is not fully understood. To advance musculoskeletal biomechanical research and to study spinal stability, an robotic spine model was designed complete with analog bones, pneumatic muscles, and artificial cavities. A control sys...

This study evaluated the correlation between intra-abdominal pressure and spinal stability through the use of a robotic spine model. The study aimed to determine the required intramuscular pressure to maintain stability of the robotic spine model when subjected to a compressive load and with varying intra-abdominal pressures.