Standard Practice for Functional and Wear Evaluation of Motion-Preserving Lumbar Total Facet Prostheses

Published by	Publication Date	Number of Pages
ASTM	10/01/2020	9

Category: ASTM

Description

ASTM F2694 – Standard Practice for Functional and Wear Evaluation of Motion-Preserving Lumbar Total Facet Prostheses

1.1 This practice provides guidance for the functional, kinematic, and wear testing of motion-preserving total facet prostheses for the lumbar spine. These implants are intended to allow motion and lend support to the functional spinal unit(s) through replacement of the natural facets.