| Autor: |
Noah, Chow, John G, McMorran, Diane E, Gregory |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
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| Zdroj: |
European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society. 31(6) |
| ISSN: |
1432-0932 |
| Popis: |
Previous studies have shown that the posterior elements/facet joints provide strength to the overall functional spine unit (FSU) by taking 3-25% of vertical compressive load off the intervertebral disc (IVD). However, little is known regarding whether this offloading has a protective effect against endplate fracture. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate if the posterior elements provide a protective role to the endplate in porcine cervical spines under fracture-inducing conditions. Twenty-two cervical porcine FSUs (C5/6 level) were randomized into two groups: 1) a control group which had their posterior elements left intact (n = 11); 2) an experimental group which had the posterior elements removed (n = 11). Each FSU underwent a previously reported rapid IVD pressurization protocol in order to create endplate fractures. Briefly, hydraulic fluid was rapidly injected into the IVD via a standard inflation needle inserted through the anterior annulus which was connected to a hydraulic pump and pressure transducer. Post pressurization, each FSU was dissected to determine the presence and size of endplate fracture. Peak pressurization and rate of pressurization were not found to differ between intact and cut specimens (p = 0.313 and 0.101, respectively). In contrast, significantly, more cut FSUs sustained an endplate fracture (11/11) compared to intact FSUs (5/11); p = 0.012. Further, cut FSUs resulted in a fracture area 1.91 times greater in size compared to the fractures seen in the intact FSUs (p = 0.011). Therefore, posterior elements appear to decrease the risk and severity of endplate fracture. |
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