Strains in trussed spine interbody fusion implants are modulated by load and design.

Titanium cages with 3-D printed trussed open-space architectures may provide an opportunity to deliver targeted mechanical behavior in spine interbody fusion devices. The ability to control mechanical strain, at levels known to stimulate an osteogenic response, to the fusion site could lead to development of optimized therapeutic implants that improve clinical outcomes. In this study, cages of varying design (1.