Table 2

Lumbar spine scenarios which were modeled.

ModelDescriptionLoad for iso-Range of Motiona (Nm)
HealthyHealthy intact spine4
LAMLaminectomy only4
LAM + FFX (U)Laminectomy plus bilateral FFX devices (unfused)5.5
LAM + FFX (F)Laminectomy plus bilateral FFX devices (fused)6.1
LAM + PS (U)Laminectomy plus pedicle screws and rods (unfused)6.1
LAM + PS (F)Laminectomy plus pedicle screws and rods (fused)6.3
  • Abbreviations: F, fused; FFX, FFX device;LAM, laminectomy; PS, pedicle screw system; U, unfused.

  • a Loads modeled for sagittal extension only.