Frank Trautwein
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31
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About
Frank Trautwein is a biomechanics researcher whose work centers on spinal motion analysis and dynamic stabilization of the lumbar spine. His most cited contribution, "A method to perform spinal motion analysis from functional X-ray images" (2011, 28 citations), introduced a novel technique for quantifying spinal kinematics, enabling more precise assessments of segmental range of motion and center of rotation. This foundational method has supported subsequent investigations into spinal implant biomechanics. In a notable biomechanical cadaveric study using a bovine calf model (2014), Trautwein evaluated how free rod-sliding affects posterior instrumentation for dynamic stabilization, examining the influence of selected degrees of freedom on implant loadings and segmental motion. His work bridges engineering and clinical spine research, providing critical insights into the mechanical behavior of dynamic stabilization systems. Though his citation counts are modest, Trautwein’s contributions are valued for their methodological rigor and relevance to improving spinal implant design and surgical outcomes.
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- 1A method to perform spinal motion analysis from functional X-ray images28 citations · 2011
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