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From: Compression and contact area of anterior strut grafts in spinal instrumentation: a biomechanical study

Figure 2

Stabilised calf spine specimen, with block as a strut graft substitute and sensor in situ , showing the combined fixation method by posterior fixator (“USS” Internal Fixator ™ , Synthes®) and anterior rod (Ventrofix ™ , Synthes®) under compression. This setup illustrates an experiment of group C-Type, in which all ligamentous connections were transected to represent an AO type C injury. (Arrow: separated anterior longitudinal ligament).

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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