Finite element study of a lumbar intervertebral disc nucleus replacement device

Nucleus replacement technologies are a minimally invasive alternative to spinal fusion and total disc replacement that have the potential to reduce pain and restore motion for patients with degenerative disc disease. Finite element modeling can be used to determine the biomechanics associated with...

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Main Authors: Jessica S Coogan, W. Loren Francis, Travis D Eliason, Todd L Bredbenner, Brian D. Stemper, Narayan Yoganandan, Frank A Pintar, Daniel P. Nicolella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fbioe.2016.00093/full