The role of prosthesis design on segmental biomechanics: semi-constrained versus unconstrained prostheses and anterior versus posterior centre of rotation.

Wilke, Hans-Joachim   •   Schmidt, Rene   •   Richter, Marcus   •   Schmoelz, Werner   •   Reichel, Heiko   •   Cakir, Balkan

published in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society



endpoint

biomechanic measuring (undefined)
implant testing (undefined)
range of motion (undefined)


basics

diagnosis:
intact status

localization:
L4/L5

method:
biomechanics → total disc replacement (TDR)
biomechanics → spine simulator with cadaver
biomechanics → measurements without intervention

publication details

10.1007/s00586-010-1552-1
pubmed
20830492
2012
Journal Article
biomechanical study
no
none
2a