Kevin Ngo

University of Pittsburgh

Papers

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Total Citations

24

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About

Kevin Ngo is a leading researcher in spinal biomechanics, with a focus on how mechanical loading drives biological responses in spinal tissues—key to understanding and treating back pain. His most-cited work, "Biological responses to flexion/extension in spinal segments ex‑vivo" (2015, 24 citations), introduced a novel multi-axial experimental system to study how flexion and extension loading affects living spinal segments, revealing critical insights into tissue degeneration and pain progression. This foundational contribution bridges mechanical engineering and biology, offering a new framework for investigating spinal disorders. Ngo’s research has been instrumental in advancing ex-vivo models that replicate physiological loading, providing a platform for testing therapeutic interventions. His work is highly regarded for its methodological innovation and clinical relevance, making him a key figure in the field of orthopaedic biomechanics.

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24
Total Citations
24
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Biological responses to flexion/extension in spinal segments ex‐vivo
24 citations · 2015
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2015 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 7
🏛 Institutions: University of Pittsburgh

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