Biomechanical effects of structural optimization on the ball-and-socket lumbar artificial disc: A finite element study
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine
Published online on July 21, 2026
Abstract
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Lumbar disc degeneration is a major contributor to low back pain and disability. Lumbar total disc replacement (LTDR) has been introduced as a motion-preserving alternative to spinal fusion, and its biomechanical performance is strongly influenced by ...
Lumbar disc degeneration is a major contributor to low back pain and disability. Lumbar total disc replacement (LTDR) has been introduced as a motion-preserving alternative to spinal fusion, and its biomechanical performance is strongly influenced by ...