Posterior lumbar interbody cages do not augment segmental biomechanical stability. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ) 2001 Aug;30(8):636-9
Date
08/25/2001Pubmed ID
11520019Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0035430587 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 14 CitationsAbstract
The effect on stiffness of installing posterior threaded interbody cages at LA-L5 was evaluated using fresh human cadaveric spine specimens. The cages did not increase spine stiffness significantly in any tested range of motion. Supplemental posterior pedicular screw/rod instrumentation, however, significantly increased stiffness. The assertion that use of cages as isolated posterior implants improves stability may be invalid.
Author List
Dimar JR 2nd, Beck DJ, Glassman SD, Voor MJ, Wang MAuthor
Mei Wang PhD Associate Professor in the Orthopaedic Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AgedAged, 80 and over
Biomechanical Phenomena
Female
Humans
Lumbar Vertebrae
Male
Materials Testing
Middle Aged
Spinal Fusion