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. 2017 Oct 31;7:14391. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-14220-3

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(a) Simulation result for a three column V-SPA module assembly in free displacement condition. The bottom plate is kept fixed. (b) Simulation result for a two column wearable V-SPA assembly made of the same structural units (comprising the foam core and Elastosil skin) as the three column assembly, in blocked ends condition, and under a distributed pressure loading scheme. The stresses generated in the assembly are closely representative of the stresses generated in the spinal column under high compression loading. (c) Displacement profile for the device under the same conditions as in (b).