Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0211324

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0211324

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Biomechanics of the human spine measured using magnetic resonance imaging. Statistics show that 80% of the population suffer back pain at some time. However, because the spine is very complex our understanding of its mechanics and the causes of back pain are still limited. This project will investigate the anatomy and activity of the spinal muscles and the behaviour of the intervertebral disc in living subjects using innovative Magnetic Resonance Imaging techniques. Significant outcomes will be new definitive descriptions of the detailed anatomy of the spine and its mechanisms. This will enhance the accuracy and detail of models under development for predicting spinal function following disease, injury or surgical procedures.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 25-03-2002

End Date: 31-08-2006

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $352,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Orthopaedics | Biomechanics | Biomedical Engineering | Biomechanical Engineering

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Skeletal system and disorders (incl. arthritis) |

Other Keywords

Biomechanical Engineering | Biomechanics | Biomedical Engineering | Orthopaedics | Skeletal system and disorders (incl. arthritis)

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