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Spinal Implants: Are We Evaluating Them Appropriately?Available to Purchase
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MN Melkerson, M.S.,
MN Melkerson, M.S.
1
Symposium chairman and co-editor
; Food Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health Office of Device Evaluation
?9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville, MD20850
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JS Kirkpatrick, M.D.,
JS Kirkpatrick, M.D.
2
Symposium co-chairman and co-editor
; University of Alabama, Birmingham and Birmingham Veterans Administration Medical Center
?940 Faculty Office Tower 510 20th Street South Birmingham, Alabama35294
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S Griffith, Ph.D.
S Griffith, Ph.D.
3
Symposium co-chairman and co-editor
; Centerpulse Spine-Tech Division
?7375 Bush Lake Road Minneapolis, MN55439
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MN Melkerson, M.S.
1
Symposium chairman and co-editor
; Food Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health Office of Device Evaluation
?9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville, MD20850
JS Kirkpatrick, M.D.
2
Symposium co-chairman and co-editor
; University of Alabama, Birmingham and Birmingham Veterans Administration Medical Center
?940 Faculty Office Tower 510 20th Street South Birmingham, Alabama35294
S Griffith, Ph.D.
3
Symposium co-chairman and co-editor
; Centerpulse Spine-Tech Division
?7375 Bush Lake Road Minneapolis, MN55439
ASTM International
Volume:
STP1431-EB
ISBN electronic:
978-0-8031-5480-3
ISBN-10:
0-8031-3463-0
ISBN print:
978-0-8031-3463-8
No. of Pages:
246
Publication date:
2003
Spinal Implants: Are We Evaluating Them Appropriately?
By: MN Melkerson, M.S., JS Kirkpatrick, M.D., S Griffith, Ph.D.
https://doi.org/10.1520/STP1431-EB
ISBN-10: 0-8031-3463-0
ISBN (print): 978-0-8031-3463-8
ISBN (electronic): 978-0-8031-5480-3
Publisher: ASTM International
Published: 2003
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Table of Contents
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History of Isola-VSP Fatigue Testing Results with Correlation to Clinical Implant FailuresByWL Carson,WL Carson1Ph.D.,Professor Emeritus Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri-Columbia,2111 Fairmont, Columbia, Missouri,.USASearch for other works by this author on:MA Asher,MA Asher2M.D., Dept. of Surgery Orthopedic Section,The University of Kansas Medical Center,3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas,.USASearch for other works by this author on:O Boachie-Adjei,O Boachie-Adjei3M.D.,The Hospital for Special Surgery,523 East 72nd Street, New York, New York,.USASearch for other works by this author on:B Akbarnia,B Akbarnia4M.D.,San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders,4130 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 300, La Jolla, California,.USASearch for other works by this author on:R Dzioba,R Dzioba5M.D., Dept. Orthopaedic Sugery,The University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, PO box 245064,Tucson, Arizona,.USASearch for other works by this author on:NH LebwohlNH Lebwohl6M.D., Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation,University of Miami,Miami, Florida,.USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Gauge Length and Mobility of Test Blocks Strongly Affect the Strength and Stiffness of Posterior Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic Corpectomy ConstructsByMA Slivka,MA Slivka1Research Engineer,DePuy AcroMed,325 Paramount Dr., Raynham, MA02767.Search for other works by this author on:H Serhan,H Serhan2Manager of Research and Technology,DePuy AcroMed,325 Paramount Dr., Raynham, MA02767.Search for other works by this author on:DM Selvitelli,DM Selvitelli3Product Development Engineer,Mitek Products,249 Vanderbilt Ave, Norwood, MA02062.Search for other works by this author on:K TorresK Torres1Research Engineer,DePuy AcroMed,325 Paramount Dr., Raynham, MA02767.Search for other works by this author on:
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Relative 3 Dimensional Motions between End Vertebrae in a Bi-level Construct, the Effect of Fixture Constraints on Test ResultsByWL CarsonWL Carson1Professor Emeritus Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering,University of Missouri-Columbia,2111 Fairmont, Columbia, Missouri,.USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Spinal Implant Transverse Rod Connectors: A Delicate Balance Between Stability and Fatigue Performance
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Corrosion on Spinal Implant Constructs: Should Standards Be Revised?ByJS Kirkpatrick,JS Kirkpatrick1Associate Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery,University of Alabama at Birmingham,1813 Sixth Avenue South #601, Birmingham, Alabama35294.Search for other works by this author on:R Venugolopalan,R Venugolopalan2Research Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering,University of Alabama at Birmingham, Hoen 340,Birmingham, Alabama35294.Search for other works by this author on:M Bibbs,M Bibbs3Student Assistant, DNMH 101,University of Alabama at Birmingham,Birmingham, Alabama35294.Search for other works by this author on:JE Lemons,JE Lemons4Professor, School of Dentistry (Biomaterials) and Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, SDB 615,University of Alabama at Birmingham,Birmingham, Alabama35294.Search for other works by this author on:P BeckP Beck5Research Assistant, School of Dentistry (Biomaterials) and Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, SDB 615,University of Alabama at Birmingham,Birmingham, Alabama35294.Search for other works by this author on:
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Effect of Transverse Connector Design on Development of Late Operative Site Pain: Preliminary Clinical FindingsByS Cook,S Cook1University of Kansas Medical Center,3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS66160-7387Search for other works by this author on:MA Asher,MA Asher1University of Kansas Medical Center,3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS66160-7387Search for other works by this author on:WL Carson,WL Carson2Professor Emeritus,University of Missouri-Columbia,2111 Fairmont Rd., Columbia, MO65212Search for other works by this author on:SM LaiSM Lai1University of Kansas Medical Center,3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS66160-7387Search for other works by this author on:
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Interconnection Strength Testing and its Value in Evaluating Clinical PerformanceByLM Jensen, MS,LM Jensen, MS1Associate Research Engineer, Research Engineer, Co-Op Research Engineer, Silhouette Product Manager, respectively, atCenterpulse Spine-Tech,7375 Bush Lake Road, MinneapolisMN55439.Search for other works by this author on:SS Springer, BME,SS Springer, BME1Associate Research Engineer, Research Engineer, Co-Op Research Engineer, Silhouette Product Manager, respectively, atCenterpulse Spine-Tech,7375 Bush Lake Road, MinneapolisMN55439.Search for other works by this author on:SF Campbell,SF Campbell1Associate Research Engineer, Research Engineer, Co-Op Research Engineer, Silhouette Product Manager, respectively, atCenterpulse Spine-Tech,7375 Bush Lake Road, MinneapolisMN55439.Search for other works by this author on:E GrayE Gray1Associate Research Engineer, Research Engineer, Co-Op Research Engineer, Silhouette Product Manager, respectively, atCenterpulse Spine-Tech,7375 Bush Lake Road, MinneapolisMN55439.Search for other works by this author on:
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Protection of the Longitudinal Member Interconnection by ASTM F 1798-97 Interconnection Mechanism and Subassemblies Standard GuideByWL CarsonWL Carson1Professor Emeritus,University of Missouri-Columbia,2111 Fairmont Rd., Columbia, MO.65203.Search for other works by this author on:
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Clinical Relevance of Pull-out Strength Testing of Pedicle ScrewsByJM Dawson,JM Dawson1Director of Spine Biomechanics Research,Centerpulse Spine Tech Inc.,7375 Bush Lake Road, Minneapolis, MN55439.Search for other works by this author on:P Boschert,P Boschert1Director of Spine Biomechanics Research,Centerpulse Spine Tech Inc.,7375 Bush Lake Road, Minneapolis, MN55439.Search for other works by this author on:MM Macenski,MM Macenski1Director of Spine Biomechanics Research,Centerpulse Spine Tech Inc.,7375 Bush Lake Road, Minneapolis, MN55439.Search for other works by this author on:N RandN Rand2Senior orthopedic surgeon, Israel Spine Center,Assuta Hospital,62 Jabotinsky st. Tel-Aviv62748,, Dept. of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation,ISRAEL, Adjunct ProfessorVanderbilt University,NashvilleTN.Search for other works by this author on:
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Extrusion of Interbody Fusion Devices—Clinical ExamplesBySM TheissSM Theiss1Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopedic Surgery,University of Alabama at Birmingham,Birmingham, AL35294.Search for other works by this author on:
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Is Push-out Testing of Cage Devices Worthwhile in Evaluating Clinical Performance?BySS Springer,SS Springer1BME,Centerpulse Spine-Tech Inc.,7375 Bush Lake Rd., Minneapolis, MN55439.Search for other works by this author on:SF Campbell,SF Campbell2BS,Centerpulse Spine-Tech Inc.,7375 Bush Lake Rd., Minneapolis, MN55439.Search for other works by this author on:RL Houfburg, BS,RL Houfburg, BS3BS,Centerpulse Spine-Tech Inc.,7375 Bush Lake Rd., Minneapolis, MN55439.Search for other works by this author on:J Pavlovic,J Pavlovic4PhD,Centerpulse Spine-Tech Inc.,7375 Bush Lake Rd., Minneapolis, MN55439.Search for other works by this author on:A ShinbrotA Shinbrot5BS,Centerpulse Spine-Tech Inc.,7375 Bush Lake Rd., Minneapolis, MN55439.Search for other works by this author on:
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A Comparison of Two Strength-Testing Methodologies for Interbody Structural Allografts for Spinal FusionByJM Dawson,JM Dawson1Director,Spine Biomechanics Research, Centerpulse SpineTech Division,7375 Bush Lake Road, Minneapolis, MN55439Search for other works by this author on:SL GriffithSL Griffith2Vice President,Scientific Affairs, Centerpulse SpineTech Division,7375 Bush Lake Road, Minneapolis, MN55439Search for other works by this author on:
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The Influence of In Vitro Testing Method on Measured Intervertebral Disc CharacteristicsByG Huber,G Huber1AO Research Institute,Clavadelerstrasse, 7270Davos,.Switzerland2TUHH, Mechanic Section,Schwarzenbergstrasse 95, 21073Hamburg,.Germany3TUHH, Biomechanics Section,Denickestrasse 15, 21073Hamburg,.GermanySearch for other works by this author on:B Linke,B Linke1AO Research Institute,Clavadelerstrasse, 7270Davos,.SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:MM Morlock,MM Morlock3TUHH, Biomechanics Section,Denickestrasse 15, 21073Hamburg,.GermanySearch for other works by this author on:K ItoK Ito1AO Research Institute,Clavadelerstrasse, 7270Davos,.SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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Testing of Human Cadaveric Functional Spinal Units to the ASTM Draft Standard, “Standard Test Methods for Static and Dynamic Characterization of Spinal Artificial Discs”ByDB Spenciner, P.E.,DB Spenciner, P.E.1Test Facility Manager and Project Leader, respectively,RIH Orthopaedic Foundation, Inc.,1 Hoppin Street, Coro West Suite 404, ProvidenceRI02903.Search for other works by this author on:JA Paiva,JA Paiva1Test Facility Manager and Project Leader, respectively,RIH Orthopaedic Foundation, Inc.,1 Hoppin Street, Coro West Suite 404, ProvidenceRI02903.Search for other works by this author on:JJ Crisco, Ph.D.JJ Crisco, Ph.D.2Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedics and Division of Engineering,Brown Medical School /Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University,1 Hoppin Street, Coro West Suite 404, ProvidenceRI02903.Search for other works by this author on:
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Durability Test Method for a Prosthetic Nucleus (PN)ByRG Hudgins,RG Hudgins1Project Manager,Disc Dynamics, Inc.,5909 Baker Road, Suite 550, Minnetonka, MN55345.Search for other works by this author on:QB BaoQB Bao2VP,R&D, Disc Dynamics, Inc.5909 Baker Road, Suite 550, Minnetonka, MN55345.Search for other works by this author on:
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Mechanical Analogue Model of the Human Lumbar Spine: Development and Initial EvaluationByEA Friis,EA Friis1Assistant Professor,University of Kansas, Mech. Engrg.,3013 Learned Hall, Lawrence, KS66045.Search for other works by this author on:CD Pence,CD Pence2Clinical Assoc. Prof., KUSM-W, Dept. of Surgery, Section of Orthop. and Biomech. Tech., respectivelyOrtho. Res. Inst, Inc.,929 N. St. Francis, Wichita, KS67214.Search for other works by this author on:CD Graber,CD Graber2Clinical Assoc. Prof., KUSM-W, Dept. of Surgery, Section of Orthop. and Biomech. Tech., respectivelyOrtho. Res. Inst, Inc.,929 N. St. Francis, Wichita, KS67214.Search for other works by this author on:JA MontoyaJA Montoya3Product Engineer,Stryker Howmedica Osteonics,59 Route 17 South, Allendale, NJ07401.Search for other works by this author on:
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An Improved Biomechanical Testing Protocol For Evaluating Multilevel Cervical Instrumentation In A Human Cadaveric Corpectomy ModelByDJ DiAngelo,DJ DiAngelo1Associate Professor,School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center,899 Madison Avenue, Suite 801, Memphis, TN38163Search for other works by this author on:KT FoleyKT Foley2Associate Professor, Department of Neurosurgery,The University of Tennessee Health Science Center,Memphis, TNSearch for other works by this author on:
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Influence of Preload in Flexibility Testing of Native and Instrumented Lumbar Spine SpecimensByB Linke,B Linke1AO Research Institute,Clavadeler Strasse, CH-7270Davos,.SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:G Meyer,G Meyer1AO Research Institute,Clavadeler Strasse, CH-7270Davos,.SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:S Knöller,S Knöller2Department of Orthopedic Surgery,Hugstetter Strasse 55, D-79106Freiburg,.GermanySearch for other works by this author on:E SchneiderE Schneider1AO Research Institute,Clavadeler Strasse, CH-7270Davos,.SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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Transverse Connectors: Clinical Objectives, Biomechanical Parameters Involved in Their Achievement, and Summary of Current and Needed In Vitro TestsByWL Carson,WL Carson1Ph.D.,Professor Emeritus Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering,University of Missouri-Columbia,2111 Fairmont, Columbia, Missouri,.USASearch for other works by this author on:MA Asher,MA Asher2M.D., Dept. of Surgery Orthopedic Section,The University of Kansas Medical Center,3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas,.USASearch for other works by this author on:O Boachie-Adjai,O Boachie-Adjai3M.D.,The Hospital for Special Surgery,523 East 72 Street, New York, New York,.USASearch for other works by this author on:B AkbarniaB Akbarnia4M.D.,San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders,4130 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 300, La Jolla, California,.USASearch for other works by this author on:
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An Evaluation of the Influence of UHMWPE Test Block Design on the Mechanical Performance of Bilateral Lumbar Corpectomy ConstructsByWL Dunbar, Jr,WL Dunbar, Jr1MS,Senior Research Engineer,Research & Technology Group, DePuy AcroMed Inc.,325 Paramount Drive, Raynham, MA, 02766.Search for other works by this author on:D Cesarone,D Cesarone2Project Engineer,Customs & Specials Group, DePuy AcroMed Inc.,325 Paramount Drive, Raynham, MA, 02766.Search for other works by this author on:H SerhanH Serhan3Ph.D.,Director,Research & Technology Group, DePuy AcroMed Inc.,325 Paramount Drive, Raynham, MA, 02766.Search for other works by this author on:
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Vertebral Bone Density—A Critical Element in the Performance of Spinal ImplantsByJS Tan,JS Tan1Ph.D.Student, Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Research Assistant, Head of Division of Spinal Surgery, Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Head of Division of Orthopaedic Engineeringrespectively, Department of Orthopaedics,University of British Columbia,3114-910 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC.CanadaV5Z4E3Search for other works by this author on:BK Kwon,BK Kwon1Ph.D.Student, Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Research Assistant, Head of Division of Spinal Surgery, Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Head of Division of Orthopaedic Engineeringrespectively, Department of Orthopaedics,University of British Columbia,3114-910 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC.CanadaV5Z4E3Search for other works by this author on:D Samarasekera,D Samarasekera1Ph.D.Student, Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Research Assistant, Head of Division of Spinal Surgery, Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Head of Division of Orthopaedic Engineeringrespectively, Department of Orthopaedics,University of British Columbia,3114-910 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC.CanadaV5Z4E3Search for other works by this author on:MF Dvorak,MF Dvorak1Ph.D.Student, Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Research Assistant, Head of Division of Spinal Surgery, Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Head of Division of Orthopaedic Engineeringrespectively, Department of Orthopaedics,University of British Columbia,3114-910 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC.CanadaV5Z4E3Search for other works by this author on:CG Fisher,CG Fisher1Ph.D.Student, Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Research Assistant, Head of Division of Spinal Surgery, Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Head of Division of Orthopaedic Engineeringrespectively, Department of Orthopaedics,University of British Columbia,3114-910 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC.CanadaV5Z4E3Search for other works by this author on:TR OxlandTR Oxland1Ph.D.Student, Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Research Assistant, Head of Division of Spinal Surgery, Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Head of Division of Orthopaedic Engineeringrespectively, Department of Orthopaedics,University of British Columbia,3114-910 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC.CanadaV5Z4E3Search for other works by this author on:
