OBJECTIVE Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) has emerged as a popular method for
lumbar fusion. In this study the authors aimed to quantify the biomechanical stability of an …

Objective To determine the stability of fusion constructs with unilateral pedicle screw (UPS)
or bilateral pedicle screw (BPS) fixation with and without an interbody implant using the …

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drugs. November 8, 2022 [Available from: https://www. fda. gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-108 …

Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) is an approach to reconstruct electrical resistivity
images of the body noninvasively. Here we present a novel wireless high-speed frequency …

Study Design. Prospective longitudinal study. Objective. The serum titanium (Ti) concentrations
were examined in patients implanted with a PRESTIGE LP Cervical Disc System (…

Study Design. Laboratory study conducted using an in vitro wear simulator with a growth
guidance system. Analysis of variance performed to compare in vitro specimens (n= 6) with in …

Background Many approaches to the lumbar spine have been developed for interbody
fusion. The biomechanical profile of each interbody fusion device is determined by the …

Spinal implants are made from a variety of materials to meet the unique mechanical demands
of each application. However, the medical device community has raised concern about …

OBJECT Nerve root decompression to relieve pain and radiculopathy remains one of the
main goals of fusion-promoting procedures in the subaxial cervical spine. The use of allograft …

Background: Cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) has emerged as an alternative to anterior cervical
discectomy and fusion for degenerative cervical disc disease. The artificial discs provide …