Design and Analysis of a Compliant Mechanism Spinal Implant

This thesis introduces and presents the modeling of a novel compliant spinal implant designed to reduce back pain and restore function to degenerate spinal disc tissues as well as provide a mechanical environment conducive to healing the tissues. The initial objectives for this device development an...

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Main Author: Stratton, Eric M.
Format: Others
Published: BYU ScholarsArchive 2010
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Online Access:https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/2441
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3440&context=etd