Publications by authors named "Matthew C Lafleur"
Clin Biomech (Bristol)
May 2017
Article Synopsis
- Cervical total disc replacement aims to maintain motion and prevent degeneration but may risk altered facet joint loading and arthritis over time.
- The study used fresh-frozen human cadaver spines to measure changes in facet joint forces and pressures during different surgical interventions, including disc replacement and fusion.
- Findings revealed that while disc replacement preserved facet contact force under most conditions, it resulted in increased force under extension, which might increase the risk of joint disease at the treated level.
