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Experimental instability in the lumbar spine

A M Kaigle1, S H Holm, T H Hansson

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, University of Göteborg, Sahlgren Hospital, Sweden.

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|February 15, 1995
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This study developed an in vivo animal model to investigate lumbar segmental instability. Muscle stimulation stabilized injured spinal segments by reducing erratic motion, highlighting the importance of musculature in spinal health.

Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Spinal Kinematics
  • Animal Models

Background:

  • Lumbar segmental instability is linked to abnormal intervertebral motion.
  • Previous studies often examined isolated structures in vitro, neglecting in vivo active musculature effects.
  • Limited research exists on kinematic behavior in the neutral spine region.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To dynamically assess changes in lumbar segmental kinematics.
  • To investigate the impact of interventions on passive stabilizers and lumbar musculature.
  • To analyze in vivo spinal motion under various injury and stimulation conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Developed an in vivo animal model of lumbar segmental instability using 33 pigs.
  • Utilized an instrumented linkage to measure L3-L4 sagittal kinematics during flexion-extension.

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  • Applied surgical injuries and stimulated lumbar paraspinal musculature.

    • Main Results:

    • Disc injuries increased axial translation; facet injuries altered rotation and shear.
    • Combined facet and transverse process removal significantly increased coupled motion and neutral region hysteresis.
    • Muscular stimulation enhanced rotation and shear translation while reducing axial translation, stabilizing the injured segment by smoothing motion patterns.

    Conclusions:

    • Both passive and active muscular forces influence spinal kinematics in healthy and unstable segments.
    • Muscular stimulation stabilizes injured segments by reducing abrupt motion, especially in the neutral region.
    • Facetectomy can paradoxically increase instability; surgical and rehabilitative strategies must consider muscular influences.