Investigation of different hydrogels for nucleus replacement : a biomechanical study

Hydrogels are considered promising for disc regeneration strategies. However, it is currently unknown whether the destruction of the natural interface between nucleus and surrounding structures caused by nucleotomy and an inadequate annulus closure diminishes the mechanical competence of the disc. T...

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Main Author: Reitmaier, Sandra (author)
Other Authors: Wolfram, Uwe (author), Ignatius, Anita (author), Wilke, Hans-Joachim (author), Martín-Martínez, José M. (author), Silva-Correia, Joana (author), Oliveira, Joaquim M. (author), Reis, R. L. (author), Schmidt, Hendrik (author)
Format: conferenceObject
Language:eng
Published: 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1822/23950
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/23950