Effect of ACDF combined with different degrees of partial resection of uncovertebral joints on cervical stability and degeneration: a three-dimensional finite element analysis

Abstract Background To evaluate the influence of the resection of different amounts of the uncovertebral joints on the stability of the cervical spine by comparing and analyzing the stress distribution and peak displacement characteristics of the internal fixation structures and endplates. Methods A...

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Main Authors: Wei Guo, Yuan Jiang, Yang Zhu, Jingwen Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-022-03447-0