Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8797770 | Clinical Biomechanics | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Bioabsorbable implants had lower torsional stiffness and cantilever failure load, but comparable compression stiffness to metal implants. Bioabsorbable implants failed via gradual bending versus the catastrophic failure seen in metal implants. The clinical review allows understanding of the sequelae of this lower failure load of bioabsorbable plates where their use allowed in fracture displacement, yet achievement of ultimate radiographic union and acceptable functional outcomes.
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Authors
Emily J. Osborn, Christine L. Farnsworth, Joshua D. Doan, Eric W. Edmonds,