Cheng et al 1 have discussed using a dynamic posterior stabilization device to treat
asymmetric collapse of an artificial disc in the coronal plane. Although this may correct the …

Background Lumbar interbody fusion is a common treatment for a variety of spinal
pathologies. It has been hypothesized that insufficient mechanical loading of the interbody …

Study Design. A biomechanical study using human cadaveric lumbar spinal motion
segments and three different posterior stabilization devices. Objective. To compare the …

The configuration of implant-supported prostheses is considered to influence the magnitude
of stress concentrations, affecting their survival rate. The purpose of this study is to …

Re: Kanayama M, Hashimoto T, Shigenobu K, et al. A minimum 10-year follow-up of
posterior dynamic stabilization using Graf artificial ligament. Spine 2007;32: 1992-6 …

In the last few years the market has been literally invaded by interspinous/interlaminar
systems for motion preservation. The type of material, the surgical technique and moreover …

Polymer-based biomaterials are extensively used in all disciplines of clinical medicine and
innovations in biomaterial science are building a product pipeline, eg, of future …

BACKGROUND [0002] Spinal disorders such as degenerative disc disease, disc herniation,
osteoporosis, spondylolisthesis, stenosis, scoliosis and other curvature abnormalities …

Achieving good clinical outcomes with implanted biomaterials depends upon achieving
optimal function, both mechanical and biological, which in turn depends upon integrating …

Background: Data on the clinical outcome after spinal fusion in the elderly patient are rare.
Limitation of most studies were small population, evaluation of the perioperative …