The biomechanical effect of preexisting different types of disc herniation in cervical hyperextension injury

Abstract Objective Preexisting severe cervical spinal cord compression is a significant risk factor in cervical hyperextension injury, and the neurological function may deteriorate after a slight force to the forehead. There are few biomechanical studies regarding the influence of pathological facto...

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Main Authors: Jian-jie Wang, Meng-lei Xu, Hui-zi Zeng, Liang-dong Zheng, Shi-jie Zhu, Chen Jin, Zhi-li Zeng, Li-ming Cheng, Rui Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02677-y