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Effect of Nucleus Replacement Device Properties on Lumbar Spine Mechanics

Steven A. Rundell, Heather L. Guerin, Joshua D. Auerbach, Steven M. Kurtz

Spine · 2009 · 27 citations · 60 references

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Abstract

The current study predicted an optimal nucleus replacement of 1 to 4 MPa. An overly stiff implant could result in subsidence, which would preclude the benefit of disc height increase or restoration. Conversely, an overly soft implant could accelerate a degenerative cascade in the anulus.

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