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[Loading on internal spinal fixation devices].

A Rohlmann1, G Bergmann, F Graichen

  • 1Oskar-Helene-Heim, Orthopädische Klinik und Poliklinik, Freie Universität Berlin.

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|July 8, 1999
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Internal spinal fixation devices experience highest loads during walking and lateral bending. Sitting imposes no greater load than standing, suggesting patients can sit once mobile after spinal surgery. Braces offer minimal benefit in reducing implant loads.

Area of Science:

  • Spinal biomechanics
  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Biomedical engineering

Context:

  • Internal spinal fixation devices are crucial for stabilizing the spine after surgery.
  • Understanding the loads on these implants during daily activities is essential for patient recovery and device longevity.
  • Previous studies have not fully quantified in vivo loads during various functional tasks.

Purpose:

  • To measure the in vivo loads on internal spinal fixation devices during different patient activities.
  • To compare implant loads during standing, walking, bending, and sitting.
  • To evaluate the effect of anterior interbody fusion and bracing on implant loads.

Summary:

  • Telemeterized bisegmental implants were used to measure loads in ten patients during various activities.

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  • Highest loads were observed during walking and lateral bending while standing.
  • Implant loads were not significantly higher during sitting compared to standing, and anterior interbody fusion sometimes increased loads, particularly in degenerative instability cases.
  • Braces did not substantially reduce fixator loads.

    • Impact:

    • Findings suggest that patients with instrumented spines can be permitted to sit once they are able to stand.
    • The study indicates that bracing may not be beneficial for patients undergoing mono- or bisegmental spinal stabilization.
    • This research provides valuable data for optimizing post-operative rehabilitation protocols and implant design.