Effect of facet-joint degeneration on the in vivo motion of the lower lumbar spine

Abstract Objective This research studied the in vivo motion characteristics of the L3–S1 lumbar spine with facet-joint degeneration during functional activities. Methods Thirteen male and 21 female patients with facet-joint degeneration at the L3–S1 spinal region were included in the study. The L3–S...

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Main Authors: Jun Yin, Zhang Liu, Chao Li, Shiwei Luo, Qi Lai, Shaobai Wang, Bin Zhang, Zongmiao Wan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-01826-z