Study of mechanical effects of lumbar disc arthroplasty on facet joints at the index level/adjacent levels by using a validated finite element analysis

Introduction: Lumbar disc arthroplasty is a surgical procedure designed to treat degenerative disc disease by replacing the affected disc with a mobile prosthesis. Several types of implants fall under the term total disc replacement, such as ball-and-socket, mobile core or elastic prostheses. Some s...

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Main Authors: François Zot, Estelle Ben-Brahim, Mathieu Severyns, Yann Ledoux, Michel Mesnard, Laëtitia Caillé, Cécile Swennen, Simon Teyssédou, Abdollah-Yassine Moufid, Arnaud Germaneau, Tanguy Vendeuvre
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2023.1287197/full