Abstract
Test procedures and subsequent interpretation of results for spinal fixation instrumentation have been quite varied and often reported in a confusing manner. The establishment of testing standards is of primary importance if consistent comparisons are to be made among various spinal instrumentation systems. A standard group of systematic test procedures has been developed, which incorporate both mechanical (geometric) spinal simulation, as well as a reliable animal (bovine) model of the normal human spine. Subsequently, the Harrington, Moe, Cotrel-Dubousset, and Luque spinal instrumentation systems were tested using these standard test configurations under the following loading conditions: 1. Compression coupled with Anterior Flexion. 2. Lateral Bending. 3. Torsion.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Design Engineering Division (Publication) DE |
Place of Publication | New York, NY, USA |
Publisher | ASME |
Pages | 61-64 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Volume | 1 |
State | Published - 1986 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)