Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9350369 | Clinical Biomechanics | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Interpretation. With the small fixation torques used in clinical practice considerable wire tension is lost even after a few loading cycles. Further research should address the question whether preservation of a higher wire tension during long term loading promotes faster fracture healing.
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Authors
A.J.S. Renard, B.G. Schutte, N. Verdonschot, A. van Kampen,