Biomechanics of the Lumbar Facet Joint

Zygapophyseal, or facet, joints are complicated biomechanical structures in the spine, with a complex three-dimensional (3D) anatomy, variable mechanical functions in different spinal movements, and effects on the overall spine mechanical behavior. The 3D morphology of the facet joint is linked to i...

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Main Authors: Nozomu Inoue, Alejandro A. Espinoza Orías, Kazuyuki Segami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research 2020-01-01
Series:Spine Surgery and Related Research
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/ssrr/4/1/4_2019-0017/_pdf/-char/en