Biomechanical analysis of a newly designed and 3D printed plate-locking interbody cage: an observational study of finite element analysis.

ABSTRACT: Anterior cervical interbody fusion (ACDF) has become a classic surgical procedure for the treatment of cervical degenerative diseases, and various interbody cages are widely used in this procedure. We used 3D printing technology to produce a new type of plate-locking cage, anticipating to achieve high fusion rate with the high biomechanical stability. This study is to compare the biomechanical characteristics between a newly designed interbody cage and a conventional Zero-profile cage during ACDF using finite element analysis. The CT images of a 35-year-old healthy male were extracted and saved in DICOM format. Mimics Research 19.0, Geomagic Wrap 2017, NX12. 0, Abaqus 6.14 were used to construct the finite element models, then, titanium plate, titanium screw, cages, and the residual parts

SUBMITTER: Ni S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11775238 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature