Biomechanical study of the C5–C8 cervical extraforaminal ligaments

Abstract Background The anatomical distribution of the extraforaminal ligaments in the cervical intervertebral foramina has been well studied. However, detailed descriptions of the biomechanical characteristics of these ligaments are lacking. Methods The paravertebral muscles were dissected, and the...

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Main Authors: Qinghao Zhao, Yemei Yang, Penghuan Wu, Chengyan Huang, Rusen Zhang, Qingchu Li, Benchao Shi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-02006-9