Endplate and vertebral body strength in human lumbar vertebrae

Endplate and vertebral body compressive failure strength under low and high displacement rates were determined to examine whether their ratio (endplate-to-vertebral body strength) decreased with increased rat. Strengths were computed by dividing the endplate and vertebral body failure loads by the e...

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Published in:Annals of biomedical engineering 2000-01, Vol.28 (SUPPL. 1), p.S-6
Main Authors: Ochia, Ruth, Ching, Randal
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomechanics
Biomedical engineering
Cadaveric experiments
Orthopedics
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Summary:Endplate and vertebral body compressive failure strength under low and high displacement rates were determined to examine whether their ratio (endplate-to-vertebral body strength) decreased with increased rat. Strengths were computed by dividing the endplate and vertebral body failure loads by the endplate impactor surface area and the vertebral cross-sectional area. Results support the theory that endplate failure may lead to burst fracture formation.
ISSN:0090-6964