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The range of motion (ROM), neutral zone (NZ), and stiffness were measured for each lumbar VMU in three conditions: intact, fractured with unilateral stabilization, and fractured with bilateral stabilization.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>In the 3-column fracture model, PSR was unable to restore the ROM of an intact spine in flexion\/extension. In lateral bending, only bilateral PSR successfully approached the ROM of the intact spine. Notably, PSR failures were observed in four specimens when applied as monocortical and unilateral stabilization.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The findings indicate that even bilateral PSR does not fully restore the intact spine's ROM in canine fracture models, highlighting the need for further research to optimize stabilization techniques. 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