Mechanical performance of lumbar intervertebral body fusion devices: An analysis of data submitted to the Food and Drug Administration

Lumbar intervertebral body fusion devices (L-IBFDs) are intended to provide stability to promote fusion in patients with a variety of lumbar pathologies. Different L-IBFD designs have been developed to accommodate various surgical approaches for lumbar interbody fusion procedures including anterior, lateral, posterior, and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusions (ALIF, LLIF, PLIF, and TLIF, respectively). Due to design differences, there is a potential for mechanical performance differences between ALIF, LLIF, PLIF, and TLIF devices.

Source: Journal of Biomechanics - July 16, 2018 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Jonathan H. Peck, Katherine D. Kavlock, Brent L. Showalter, Brittany M. Ferrell, Deepa G. Peck, Anton E. Dmitriev Source Type: research