Publications by authors named "Michael Anthony Adams"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how the endplate epiphyseal ring functions during OLIF surgery, aiming to reduce issues like endplate collapse and cage subsidence using a biomechanical model.
- Researchers used 24 human cadaver lumbar segments, dividing them into two groups: one with long cages engaging the complete epiphyseal ring (CSER) and another with cages only engaging the inner half (HSER), while examining the impact of cage height.
- Results indicate that endplate collapse is more frequent and occurs at lower force levels with HSER cages, particularly when taller cages are used, suggesting that using cages that span the entire epiphyseal ring can enhance structural support during surgery.
