Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Integrated Screw Cages: Intrinsic Load Generation, Subsidence, and Torsional Stability

ConclusionEach stand‐alone cage featured unique surface characteristics, which resulted in differing cage–foam interface engagement, influencing the subsidence and torsional angle. Increased subsidence significantly reduced the torsional angle across all cage constructs.

Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - October 31, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Yusuf Assem, Matthew H. Pelletier, Ralph J. Mobbs, Kevin Phan, William R. Walsh Tags: CLINICAL ARTICLE Source Type: research