Effect of implant design and endplate preparation on the compressive strength of interbody fusion constructs
T Steffen, A Tsantrizos, M Aebi - Spine, 2000 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. A human cadaveric study on the compressive strength of different lumbar
interbody fusion implants and endplate preparation techniques was performed. Objectives. To …
interbody fusion implants and endplate preparation techniques was performed. Objectives. To …
Cages: designs and concepts
T Steffen, A Tsantrizos, I Fruth, M Aebi - European Spine Journal, 2000 - Springer
Many new interbody fusion cages have been recently developed, but clinical studies
analyzing fusion outcome are still scarce. Radiological methods to assess fusion are not …
analyzing fusion outcome are still scarce. Radiological methods to assess fusion are not …
Atlantoaxial fusion using anterior transarticular screw fixation of C1–C2: technical innovation and biomechanical study
MK Sen, T Steffen, L Beckman, A Tsantrizos… - European Spine …, 2005 - Springer
This study is an attempt to describe a new technique for anterior transarticular screw fixation
of the atlantoaxial joints, and to compare the stability of this construct to posterior …
of the atlantoaxial joints, and to compare the stability of this construct to posterior …
Segmental stability and compressive strength of posterior lumbar interbody fusion implants
A Tsantrizos, HG Baramki, S Zeidman, T Steffen - Spine, 2000 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. Human cadaveric study on initial segmental stability and compressive strength
of posterior lumbar interbody fusion implants. Objectives. To compare the initial segmental …
of posterior lumbar interbody fusion implants. Objectives. To compare the initial segmental …
Internal strains in healthy and degenerated lumbar intervertebral discs
A Tsantrizos, K Ito, M Aebi, T Steffen - Spine, 2005 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. A biomechanical study investigating the intradiscal mechanics of human
lumbar intervertebral discs (IVDs). Objectives. To assess the relationship between …
lumbar intervertebral discs (IVDs). Objectives. To assess the relationship between …
Nucleus replacement with the DASCOR disc arthroplasty device: interim two-year efficacy and safety results from two prospective, non-randomized multicenter …
M Ahrens, A Tsantrizos, P Donkersloot, F Martens… - Spine, 2009 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. A prospective, nonrandomized multicenter study of lumbar disc nucleus
replacement using the DASCOR Disc Arthroplasty Device. An interim analysis of clinical results is …
replacement using the DASCOR Disc Arthroplasty Device. An interim analysis of clinical results is …
Mechanical and biomechanical characterization of a polyurethane nucleus replacement device injected and cured in situ within a balloon
A Tsantrizos, NR Ordway, K Myint, E Martz, HA Yuan - SAS journal, 2008 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The DASCOR device has recently been introduced as an innovative
nucleus replacement alternative for the treatment of low-back pain caused by degenerative …
nucleus replacement alternative for the treatment of low-back pain caused by degenerative …
P46. End Plate Contact Stress of the DASCOR Device During Segmental Flexibility
A Tsantrizos, N Ordway, C Bao… - The Spine …, 2006 - thespinejournalonline.com
BACKGROUND CONTEXT: The mechanical function of the intervertebral disc (IVD) relies
heavily on the hydrodynamic ability of the nucleus pulposus to redistribute most of the axial …
heavily on the hydrodynamic ability of the nucleus pulposus to redistribute most of the axial …
P49. Restoration of segmental kinematics following nucleus replacement with an in situ curable balloon contained polymer
N Ordway, A Tsantrizos, H Yuan… - The Spine …, 2005 - thespinejournalonline.com
BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Discectomy is a common surgical procedure aimed at relieving
pain stemming from herniated or degenerated lumbar intervertebral discs. Associated disc …
pain stemming from herniated or degenerated lumbar intervertebral discs. Associated disc …
P44. Nucleus Replacement Using an In Situ Cured, Balloon Contained, Injectable Polyurethane Device: Clinical Results from Two Prospective Multicenter European …
…, J Sherman, JC Le Huec, A Tsantrizos… - The Spine …, 2007 - thespinejournalonline.com
BACKGROUND CONTEXT: The DASCORŽ nucleus replacement device is a two-part
polyurethane, in situ cured within a polyurethane expandable balloon. The device is used to …
polyurethane, in situ cured within a polyurethane expandable balloon. The device is used to …