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The Use Of X-Shaped Cross-Link In Posterior Spinal Constructs Improves Stability In Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture: A Finite Element Analysis, Alizadeh M, Kadir Mr, Fadhli Mm, Fallahiarezoodar A, Azmi B, Murali Malliga Raman, Kamarul T Jan 2013

The Use Of X-Shaped Cross-Link In Posterior Spinal Constructs Improves Stability In Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture: A Finite Element Analysis, Alizadeh M, Kadir Mr, Fadhli Mm, Fallahiarezoodar A, Azmi B, Murali Malliga Raman, Kamarul T

Murali Malliga Raman

Posterior instrumentation is a common fixation method used to treat thoracolumbar burst fractures. However, the role of different cross-link configurations in improving fixation stability in these fractures has not been established. A 3D finite element model of T11-L3 was used to investigate the biomechanical behavior of short (2 level) and long (4 level) segmental spine pedicle screw fixation with various cross-links to treat a hypothetical L1 vertebra burst fracture. Three types of cross-link configurations with an applied moment of 7.5 Nm and 200 N axial force were evaluated. The long construct was stiffer than the short construct irrespective of whether …


Strength And Hypertrophy Responses To Constant And Decreasing Rest Intervals In Trained Men Using Creatine Supplementation, Tacito P. Souza-Junior, Jeffrey M. Willardson, Richard Bloomer, Richard D. Leite, Steven J. Fleck, Paulo R. Oliveira, Robert Simao Jan 2011

Strength And Hypertrophy Responses To Constant And Decreasing Rest Intervals In Trained Men Using Creatine Supplementation, Tacito P. Souza-Junior, Jeffrey M. Willardson, Richard Bloomer, Richard D. Leite, Steven J. Fleck, Paulo R. Oliveira, Robert Simao

Jeffrey Willardson

The purpose of the current study was to compare strength and hypertrophy responses to resistance training programs that instituted constant rest intervals (CI) and decreasing rest intervals (DI) between sets over the course of eight weeks by trained men who supplemented with creatine monohydrate (CR).