Materials and Their Failure Mechanisms in Total Disc Replacement

Adults suffering from lower back pain often find the cause of pain is degenerative disc disease. While non-surgical treatment is preferred, spinal fusion and total disc replacement remain surgical options for the patient. Total disc replacement is an emerging and improving treatment for degenerative...

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Main Authors: John Reeks, Hong Liang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-04-01
Series:Lubricants
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/3/2/346