Experimental verification of facet load transmission by direct measurement of facet lamina contact pressure

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El-Bohy, Ahmed A.¹; Yang, King-Hay¹; King, Albert I.¹

Experimental verification of facet load transmission by direct measurement of facet lamina contact pressure

J Biomech. 1989;22(8-9):931-941

Affiliations

¹Bioengineering Center, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, U.S.A.
Abstract

This paper presents results of a new measuring technique by means of which facet tip contact pressure data were obtained. The aim of the paper is to demonstrate by direct measurement the existence of a load transmission mechanism through the facet joint. Six lumbar spine motion segments were used in 21 tests. Simulated extensor muscle action was provided to overcome moments due to eccentric loads which represented body weight and an external hand-held load acting 340 mm anterior to the center of the disc. Facet pressure was measured in all cases when muscle load was applied to counteract body weight. This pressure increased when more muscle force was applied to balance the externally applied flexion moment. When the anterior load was released suddenly, there was a large increase in facet pressure with a concomitant decrease in disc pressure.
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DOI: 10.1016/0021-9290(89)90077-8

PubMed: 2533201

WoS: A1989CH07400019
History

Received: 1986-09-22

Revised: 1989-08-2

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