Biomechanical Effect of Disc Height on the Components of the Lumbar Column at the Same Axial Load: A Finite-Element Study

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Modification of disc height. (a) Normal disc height, (b) 75% of the anterior disc height, (c) 50% of the anterior disc height, (d) 75% of the posterior disc height, and (e) 50% of the posterior disc height.

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