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Interbody device endplate engagement effects on motion segment biomechanics
The Spine Journal, 06/29/09

Buttermann GR et al. - The cages with endplate spikes or threads provide substantial motion segment rigidity compared with intact in bending modes. It appears that the endplate engagement with spikes may be beneficial in limiting torsion, which is generally difficult with other “stand-alone” devices tested in the current and prior reports.

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