Physics behind the implants used for high strain fractures: literature review

Whenever bone fractures occur, external forces produce continuous interfragmentary motion and a stabilization method is necessary. It is known that the mechanical conditions at the fracture site influence bone callus formation during healing process. To achieve primary (direct) bone healing, absolu...

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Main Authors: Aline Schafrum Macedo, Paulo Vinicius Tertuliano Marinho, Ísis dos Santos Dal-Bó, Thales Bregadioli, Gabriel Diamante, Bianca Fiuza, André Luis do Valle De Zoppa, Cassio Ricardo Auada Ferrigno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2018-04-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/bjvras/article/view/131164