Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 43, Issue 3 , Pages 433-441 , 10 February 2010

Finite element analysis of weightbath hydrotraction treatment of degenerated lumbar spine segments in elastic phase

  • M. Kurutz

      Affiliations

    • Department of Structural Mechanics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, H-1521 Budapest, Hungary
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +3614631434; fax: +3614631099.
    • ,
  • L. Oroszváry

      Affiliations

    • Knorr Bremse Hungaria Kft, 1201 Budapest Helsinki út 86, Hungary

,Accepted 5 October 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.10.004

Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 43, Issue 3 , Pages 433-441 , 10 February 2010

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