Progression of Vertebral Wedging in an Asymmetrically Loaded Rat Tail Model

1997103 citationsJournal Article

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lan A. F. Stokes · University of Vermont

David D. Aronsson · University of Vermont

Abstract

This study shows that vertebrae, when asymmetrically loaded, become wedged. This is consistent with the concept of mechanically provoked progression of scoliotic deformities according to the Hueter-Volkmann law.

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Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques

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Published in: Spine

Volume 22, Issue 12, pp. 1292-1296

DOI: 10.1097/00007632-199706150-00003

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 1.77

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Progression of Vertebral Wedging in an Asymmetrically Loaded Rat Tail Model

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