Telemeterized load measurement using instrumented spinal internal fixators in a patient with degenerative instability

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作者
Rohlmann, A [1 ]
Bergmann, G [1 ]
Graichen, F [1 ]
Mayer, HM [1 ]
机构
[1] FREE UNIV BERLIN,OSKAR HELENE HEIM BIOMECH LAB,DEPT ORTHOPAED SURG,W-1000 BERLIN,GERMANY
关键词
implant loads; load measurement; spinal internal fixator; telemetry;
D O I
10.1097/00007632-199512150-00009
中图分类号
R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
Study Design. in the present study, the loads in an internal spinal fixation device were measured in vivo. Objective. To determine the implant loads for different activities before and after additional anterior stabilization of the spine. Summary of Background Data. Mathematical models exist for predicting spinal loads. The intradiscal pressure has been measured for many body positions and activities. The loads on internal spinal fixation devices have not been measured before in vivo. Methods. Telemeterized AO spinal internal fixators were implanted in a patient with degenerative instability. The implants allow the in vivo measurement of three force components and three moments, acting in the implant. Results. When the patient was lying in relaxed positions, the implant loads were small. Before additional anterior stabilization, the loads were also small for sitting, standing, and walking. The bending moment in the sagittal plane was less than 3 Nm for these activities. The highest loads within the first 4 weeks after implantation were measured while the patient turned from a supine to a lateral position against the advice of the physiotherapist. After anterior stabilization,the maximum loads for the relaxed lying positions were altered only slightly. Much higher axial forces and bending moments were measured for sitting, standing, and walking. The maximum bending moment increased to 5-8 Nm for these activities. the implant loads for sitting were not higher than for standing. Conclusion. Flexion and lateral bending of the upper body and weight-carrying during sitting, standing, or walking should be avoided in the first few months after anterior stabilization.
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