Biomechanical Role of the Posterior Elements, Costovertebral Joints, and Rib Cage in the Stability of the Thoracic Spine

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Itaru Oda · Hokkaido University

Kuniyoshi Abumi · Hokkaido University

Duo-sai Lü · Hokkaido University

Yasuhiro Shono · Hokkaido University

Kiyoshi Kaneda · Hokkaido University

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The costovertebral joints and rib cage play an important role in providing stability to the thoracic spine. The state of the costovertebral joints and rib cage should be assessed to evaluate the stability of the thoracic spine.

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Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries Trauma Management and Diagnosis Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques

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Published in: Spine

Volume 21, Issue 12, pp. 1423-1429

DOI: 10.1097/00007632-199606150-00005

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Biomechanical Role of the Posterior Elements, Costovertebral Joints, and Rib Cage in the Stability of the Thoracic Spine

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