Significance of Lateral Pillar in Osteonecrosis of Femoral Head: A Finite Element Analysis

Background: The lateral pillar of the femoral head is an important site for disease development such as osteonecrosis of the femoral head. The femoral head consists of medial, central, and lateral pillars. This study aimed to determine the biomechanical effects of early osteonecrosis in pillars of t...

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Main Authors: Peng-Fei Wen, Wan-Shou Guo, Qi-Dong Zhang, Fu-Qiang Gao, Ju-An Yue, Zhao-Hui Liu, Li-Ming Cheng, Zi-Rong Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2017-01-01
Series:Chinese Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.cmj.org/article.asp?issn=0366-6999;year=2017;volume=130;issue=21;spage=2569;epage=2574;aulast=Wen