Table 3

Forward displacement in L4-L5 at a 4 Nm load by procedure.a

Spine SegmentsAP Coordinate No LoadAP Coordinate at 4 Nm LoadLoad to No Load DistanceDisplacement Variation vs HealthyDisplacement Variation vs LAM
Healthy15.9915.840.15--
LAM15.9915.790.2033.3%-
LAM + FFX (U)15.9915.940.05−66.7%−75%
LAM + FFX (F)15.9915.950.04−73.3%−80%
LAM + PS (U)15.9915.990−100%−100%
LAM + PS (F)15.9915.990−100%−100%
  • Abbreviations: AP, anteroposterior; F, fused; LAM, laminectomy; PS, pedicle screw system; U, unfused.

  • Note: Significance threshold = 4.4%.

  • a Loads modeled for sagittal extension only.