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The Third Channel-Assisted Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Technique for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Combined with Contralateral Disc Herniation
Published on: November 17, 2023
[FEM simulation of complex lumbar spinal stenosis decompression surgery]
Qi Zheng1, Shenghui Liao, Shiyuan Shi
1Department of Orthopaedic, Red Cross Hospital of Hangzhou, Hangzhou 310003, China.
Summary
Finite element models of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) show decompression surgery may increase instability. While relieving pain, this LSS treatment could accelerate spinal degeneration and impact movement range.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanics
- Spinal Surgery
- Medical Imaging
