Table 2

Summary of alterations relative to intact condition observed for arthroplasty-implanted and plated conditions

ParameterArthroplastyPlated
ROM
 FlexionNo changeSubstantial decrease
 ExtensionNo changeSubstantial decrease
 Lateral bendingMild decreaseSubstantial decrease
 Axial rotationNo changeSubstantial decrease
LZ
 Flexion-extensionNo changeSubstantial decrease
 Lateral bendingMild decreaseSubstantial decrease
 Axial rotationMild decreaseSubstantial decrease
SZ
 FlexionNo changeNo change
 ExtensionNo changeNo change
 Lateral bendingMild increaseNo change
 Axial rotationMild increaseNo change
Coupled axial rotation during lateral bendingNo changeSubstantial decrease
Coupled lateral bending during axial rotationSubstantial decreaseSubstantial decrease
Anteroposterior position of axis of rotationNo changeSubstantial increase
Rostrocaudal position of axis of rotationMild increaseSubstantial increase
Facet load during flexionMild decreaseMild decrease
Facet load during other loadingNo changeNo change