Numerical simulation and experimental tests on a lumbar disc prosthesis

• Published in: Materials today : proceedings Vol. 7; pp. 586 - 592
• Main Authors: La Rosa, G., Gioè, G., Fargione, G.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2019
• Subjects: Elastomeric models; Intervertebral disc; Spinal prostheses; Elastomeric models; Intervertebral disc; Spinal prostheses

Many solutions were adopted to substitute the intervertebral disc when it is damaged and has to be removed, in order to assure stability of the spine as well as some degree of freedom of the spine segment. The disc prostheses currently on the market, however, are frequently subject to failure due to...