Biomechanics of Lateral Interbody Spacers: Going Wider for Going Stiffer

This study investigates the biomechanical stability of a large interbody spacer inserted by a lateral approach and compares the biomechanical differences with the more conventional transforaminal interbody fusion (TLIF), with and without supplemental pedicle screw (PS) fixation. Twenty-four L2-L3 fu...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Luiz Pimenta, Alexander W. L. Turner, Zachary A. Dooley, Rachit D. Parikh, Mark D. Peterson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/381814