Mechanical Evaluation of Human Cadaveric Lumbar Soft Tissues Suggests Possible Physiological Stress Shielding Within Musculoskeletal Soft Tissues by the Thoracolumbar Fascia.

This novel study demonstrates a potential load allocation bias towards the TLF, laying the foundation for stress shielding within lumbar musculoskeletal soft tissues affected by degenerative musculoskeletal conditions.