Dynamic biomechanical examination of the lumbar spine with implanted total disc replacement using a pendulum testing system
Publication: Spine Date: November 2012 Authors: Daniels A, Paller D, Koruprolu S, McDonnell M, Palumbo M, Crisco J Link to Full Text Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Biomechanical cadaver investigation. OBJECTIVE: To examine dynamic bending stiffness and energy absorption of the lumbar spine with and without implanted total disc replacement (TDR) under simulated physiological motion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND [...]