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Fig. 6 | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Fig. 6

From: Biomechanical comparison of multilevel lateral interbody fusion with and without supplementary instrumentation: a three-dimensional finite element study

Fig. 6

Stresses of L3, L4 and L5 superior endplates in LLIF constructs with SLC, LPC, LC + BPSR and LC + UPSR under different conditions. a, extension; b, flexion; c, right bending; d, left bending; e, right rotation; f, left rotation. SLC = stand-alone lateral cages (SLC); LPC = lateral cages with plate and screws; LC + BPSR = lateral cage with bilateral pedicle screws and rods; LC + UPSR = lateral cages with unilateral pedicle screw and rod fixation

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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