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Biomechanical analysis of a new lumbar interspinous device with optimized topology

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Interspinous spacers used stand-alone preserve joint movement but provide little protection for diseased segments of the spine. Used as adjuncts with fusion, interspinous spacers offer rigid stability but may accelerate degeneration on adjacent levels. Our new device is intended to balance the stability and preserves motion provided by the implant. A new interspinous spacer was devised according to the results of topology optimization studies. Four finite element (FE) spine models were created that consisted of an intact spine without an implant, implantation of the novel, the device for intervertebral assisted motion (DIAM system), and the Dynesys system. All models were loaded with moments, and their range of motions (ROMs), peak disc stresses, and facet contact forces were analyzed. The limited motion segment ROMs, shielded disc stresses, and unloaded facet contact forces of the new devices were greater than those of the DIAM and Dynesys system at L3-L4 in almost all directions of movements. The ROMs, disc stresses, and facet contact forces of the new devices at L2-L3 were slightly greater than those in the DIAM system, but much lower than those in the Dynesys system in most directions. This study demonstrated that the new device provided more stability at the instrumented level than the DIAM system did, especially in lateral rotation and the bending direction. The device caused fewer adjacent ROMs, lower disc stresses, and lower facet contact forces than the Dynesys system did. Additionally, this study conducted topology optimization to design the new device and created a smaller implant for minimal invasive surgery.

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  1. Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan

    Chen-Sheng Chen & Shih-Liang Shih

  2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhong-Xing Branch of Taipei-City Hospital, No. 145, Zhengzhou Rd., Datong Dist., Taipei, 10341, Taiwan

    Shih-Liang Shih

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Chen, CS., Shih, SL. Biomechanical analysis of a new lumbar interspinous device with optimized topology. Med Biol Eng Comput 56, 1333–1341 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11517-017-1767-y

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