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Large Lytic Defects Produce Kinematic Instability and Loss of Compressive Strength in Human Spines
Author(s) -
Ron N. Alkalay,
Robert B. A. Adamson,
Alexander Miropolsky,
Roger B. Davis,
Michael W. Groff,
David B. Hackney
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of bone and joint surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.634
H-Index - 260
eISSN - 1058-2436
pISSN - 0021-9355
DOI - 10.2106/jbjs.19.00419
Subject(s) - kinematics , sagittal plane , range of motion , cadaver , compression (physics) , anatomy , biomechanics , moment (physics) , orthodontics , mathematics , materials science , medicine , physics , surgery , composite material , classical mechanics
In patients with spinal metastases, kinematic instability is postulated to be a predictor of pathologic vertebral fractures. However, the relationship between this kinematic instability and the loss of spinal strength remains unknown.

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