Temporal biomechanics of posterior cervical spine injuries in vivo in a rabbit model
Wetzel F, Panjabi M, Pelker R. Temporal biomechanics of posterior cervical spine injuries in vivo in a rabbit model. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 1989, 7: 728-731. PMID: 2760745, DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100070514.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFlexion-extension radiographsInjury groupPreinjury levelRabbit modelAcute spinal instabilityCervical spine injuryRange of motionInjury 2Preinjury valuesInjury 3Spine injuriesC4-5Injury 1Spinal instabilitySevere injuriesHealing periodInjuryWeeksGreater decreaseMean rangeRadiographsSpineBiomechanical criteriaBiomechanical behaviorGroup