Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10432273 Journal of Biomechanics 2014 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
Even a small quantity of nucleus removal (range: 0.7-1.7 g) increased the forces transmitted over the facet joints, both with and without capsular ligaments. This suggests that the proportion of material removed might not be important clinically with regard to facet joint degeneration and pain.
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