Structural features and thickness of the vertebral cortex in the thoracolumbar spine
WT Edwards, Y Zheng, LA Ferrara, HA Yuan - Spine, 2001 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. The thickness and structure of the vertebral body cortex were examined from
sections of human cadaveric vertebrae. Objectives. The objectives were to identify the …
sections of human cadaveric vertebrae. Objectives. The objectives were to identify the …
A biomechanical comparison of facet screw fixation and pedicle screw fixation: effects of short-term and long-term repetitive cycling
LA Ferrara, JL Secor, B Jin, A Wakefield, S Inceoglu… - Spine, 2003 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. A biomechanical study was conducted to assess the stabilization performance
of transfacet pedicle screw fixation. Objective. To compare the biomechanical effects of …
of transfacet pedicle screw fixation. Objective. To compare the biomechanical effects of …
Effects of hole preparation on screw pullout resistance and insertional torque: a biomechanical study
BT Öktenoǧlu, LA Ferrara, N Andalkar, AF Özer… - … of Neurosurgery: Spine, 2001 - thejns.org
Object. The authors conducted a study to assess the effect of a pilot hole preparation on
screw pullout resistance and screw insertional torque. Methods. Three different screws were …
screw pullout resistance and screw insertional torque. Methods. Three different screws were …
Biomechanical analysis of sacral screw strain and range of motion in long posterior spinal fixation constructs: effects of lumbosacral fixation strategies in reducing …
GD Fleischer, YJ Kim, LA Ferrara, AL Freeman… - Spine, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. A cadaveric biomechanical experiment was conducted to assess the range of
motion (ROM) and screw strain at S1 in a long instrumented spinal fusion construct to …
motion (ROM) and screw strain at S1 in a long instrumented spinal fusion construct to …
[HTML][HTML] Range of motion, sacral screw and rod strain in long posterior spinal constructs: a biomechanical comparison between S2 alar iliac screws with traditional …
CE Sutterlin III, A Field, LA Ferrara… - Journal of Spine …, 2016 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background S1 screw failure and L5/S1 non-union are issues with long fusions to S1. Improved
construct stiffness and S1 screw offloading can help avoid this. S2AI screws have shown …
construct stiffness and S1 screw offloading can help avoid this. S2AI screws have shown …
Biomechanics of bone fusion
RJ Kowalski, LA Ferrara, EC Benzel - Neurosurgical focus, 2001 - thejns.org
Bone fusion can be achieved by one or more of three methods: in situ, onlay, and interbody
fusion. Interbody implants provide the spine with the ability to bear an axial load. They …
fusion. Interbody implants provide the spine with the ability to bear an axial load. They …
Biomechanics of the spine
RJ Kowalski, LA Ferrara, EC Benzel - Neurosurgery quarterly, 2005 - journals.lww.com
Abstract: The field of modern biomechanics has deep historical roots from the ancient Egyptians,
who documented the earliest accounts of spinal injury (2600-2200 BC), as well as from …
who documented the earliest accounts of spinal injury (2600-2200 BC), as well as from …
Distribution of anterior cortical shear strain after a thoracic wedge compression fracture
MM Kayanja, LA Ferrara, IH Lieberman - The Spine Journal, 2004 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are a common clinical
problem and may follow trauma or be pathological. Osteoporosis increases susceptibility to …
problem and may follow trauma or be pathological. Osteoporosis increases susceptibility to …
Microelectromechanical systems and neurosurgery: A new era in a new millennium
MICROMACHINES AND MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS (MEMS) are terms that
are new to neurosurgeons but certain to become “household terms” in neurosurgery in the …
are new to neurosurgeons but certain to become “household terms” in neurosurgery in the …
Quantitative changes in spinal canal dimensions using interbody distraction for spondylolisthesis
V Vamvanij, LA Ferrara, Y Hai, J Zhao, R Kolata… - Spine, 2001 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. An experimental study was performed using cadaveric lumbar spines to evaluate
the effect of anteriorly or laterally placed interbody distraction implants on the alteration …
the effect of anteriorly or laterally placed interbody distraction implants on the alteration …
