Hybrids: good for cars and the environment-are they good for the spine too?

Spine J. 2009 Oct;9(10):857-8. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2009.07.002. Epub 2009 Aug 6.

Abstract

Erkan S, Rivera Y, Wu C, et al. Biomechanical comparison of a two-level Maverick disc replacement with a hybrid one-level disc replacement and one-level anterior lumbar interbody fusion. Spine J 2009;9:830-835 (in this issue).

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement / methods*
  • Humans
  • Intervertebral Disc / surgery*
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Spinal Fusion / methods*