Mechanical evaluation of novel spinal interbody fusion cages made of bioactive, resorbable composites.
biomechanical · Level V
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Abstract
Osteoconductive and totally bioresorbable spinal/cervical interbody fusion cages were fabricated from a forged composite of raw particulate hydroxyapatite/poly L-lactide (u-HA/PLLA) with an u-HA 40wt% fraction (F-u-HA 40). The mechanical strengths of three types of cages, designed for open-box, screw and cylinder constructs, were compared with those of existing metal and carbon-fiber/polymer cages. Compressive strengths of these composite cages surpassed those of existing metal and carbon-fiber cages. Fatigue resistance to alternate and static compressive loading persisted for longer than the minimum period (6 months) necessary for spinal devices in simulated body fluid (SBF) at 37 degrees C. These novel interbody fusion cages await clinical application in humans.
Medical subject headings
- Absorbable Implants
- Equipment Failure Analysis
- Internal Fixators
- Materials Testing
- Spinal Fusion