Load Transmission at the Instrumented Level Following Implantation of PDS Devices
| Loading Condition | Schmoelz et al.16 In Vitro Study | Zander et al. 24 FEA | Rohlmann et al.23 FEA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDS | Rigid | PDS | PDS | Rigid | |
| Standing | NT | NT | NS | ↓ | ↓↓ |
| Flexion | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS |
| Extension | ↓↓ | ↓↓ | NS | ↓ | ↓↓ |
| Lat Bend | ↓ | ↓ | NT | NT | NT |
| Axial Rot | ↑ | ↓ | NS | NS | NS |
NT Not tested
NS Not significant