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Load-displacement characteristics of an implanted nuclear pouch in the lumbar spine
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Load-displacement characteristics of an implanted nuclear pouch in the lumbar spine

Andrew P Dooris, Nicole M Grosland, Vijay K Goel, John S Drake, James W Ahern, Karen M Roche and Steven J Wolfe
Proceedings of the 1999 Bioengineering Conference : presented at Big Sky, Montana, June 16-20, 1999 , Vol.42, pp.189-190
01/01/1999

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Abstract

A device that proposes to reduce surgical morbidity while promoting stability by fusion is introduced. The device is a bone-chip pouch, which fills the nuclear space. Initial findings of this device in lumbar cadaveric specimens are presented.
Biomechanics Bone Surgery Grafts Implants (surgical) Joints (anatomy) Loads (forces)

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