Biomechanics of long segment fixation: Hook patterns and rod strain

Journal of Spinal Disorders

Volumn 14, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 125-132

  Choma, T J ^a   Chwirut, D ^a   Polly D W , Jr ^a  

^a WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Biomechanics; Internal fixators; Kyphosis; Mechanical stress; Spine

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; BIOMECHANICS; INSTRUMENTATION; KYPHOSIS; PRIORITY JOURNAL; RIGIDITY; STRESS STRAIN RELATIONSHIP; THORACIC SPINE;

BIOMECHANICS; KYPHOSIS; MATERIALS TESTING; POLYETHYLENE; SPINE; STRESS, MECHANICAL; SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS; WEIGHT-BEARING;

EID: 0035057152     PISSN: 08950385     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00002517-200104000-00006     Document Type: Article

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