Abstract
Anatomical model of fragment of lumbar spine and rod fixator with screw attachment were made. Numerical analyses (use of finite element method) were executed. Results show that stresses in the analyzed structure depend on the size of the fixator used. Authors suggest further research.
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Competing interests: The funding organization(s) played no role in the study design; in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; in the writing of the report; or in the decision to submit the report for publication.
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