Mechanical testing of spinal implants

Develop a testing machine capable of applying cyclic pure bending loads on the spinal construct. This is to facilitate the fatigue assessment of the implant when the spine undergoes flexion and extension.

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Main Author: Lee, Chuen Kum.
Other Authors: Chou, Siaw Meng
Format: Theses and Dissertations
Published: 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/5938
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
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Summary:Develop a testing machine capable of applying cyclic pure bending loads on the spinal construct. This is to facilitate the fatigue assessment of the implant when the spine undergoes flexion and extension.