The zygapophysial joint, a diarthrodial joint commonly referred to as the facet joint, plays a
pivotal role in back pain, a condition that has been a leading cause of global disability since …

Back and neck pain have become a primary cause of disability and healthcare spending
globally. While the causes of back pain are multifactorial, intervertebral disc degeneration is …

Degenerative disc disease (DDD) has become a significant public health issue worldwide.
This can result in loss of spinal function affecting patient health and quality of life. Artificial …

Undercutting decompression is a common surgical procedure for the therapy of lumbar
spinal canal stenosis. Segmental instability, due to segmental degeneration or iatrogenic …

Pathology of the human knee can arise from excessive and/or uneven loading of regions
within the joint. Methods and apparatus are disclosed that enable displacement of soft tissue …

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a posterior
facet replacement device, the Total Posterior Spine (TOPS) System, for the treatment of one …

A system and method for sharing and absorbing energy between body parts. In one aspect,
the method involves identifying link pivot locations, fixing base components and minimally …

Understanding the key corrosion mechanisms in a light water reactor primary water
environment is critical to developing and exploiting improved zirconium alloy fuel cladding …

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Patents US9795410B2 - Method and apparatus for force redistribution in articular joints …

Background context The spine contains intervertebral discs and the interspinous and
longitudinal ligaments. These structures are elastomeric or viscoelastic in their mechanical …