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## [ Featured Research Publications Jul 26, 2026, 6:57:12 AM Ex-Vivo Biomechanical Study Published in NASSJ Ex-Vivo Biomechanical Study Published in NASSJ Read Article →](https://optimalpsi.com/news/ex-vivo-biomechanical-study-published)
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\* In-Silico medical device testing: Smit et al. (2024). Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 12, 1347961.
\*\* Pre-clinical computational modeling: Smit et al. (2024). Journal of Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 159, 106695.
\*\*\* Ex-vivo biomechanical testing: Du et al. (2026). NASSJ, 26, 100890.
¹ Parisien et al. (2022). Subsidence of Spinal Fusion Cages: A Systematic Review. Table 6. Occurrence of subsidence per TLIF method considering >2 mm migration of the cage in the endplate.
² Carlson et al. (2020). Prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia diagnosed using quantitative CT in 296 consecutive lumbar fusion patients.
³ Godolias et al. (2023). Cage subsidence — A multifactorial matter!
Published clinical literature references available upon request.
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