A biomechanical comparison of conventional dynamic compression plates and string-of-pearls™ locking plates using cantilever bending in a canine Ilial fracture model

Abstract Background Fracture of the ilium is common orthopedic injury that often requires surgical stabilization in canine patients. Of the various methods of surgical stabilization available, application of a lateral bone plate to the ilium is the most common method of fixation. Many plating option...

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Main Authors: Allison R Kenzig, James R Butler, Lauren B Priddy, Kristen R Lacy, Steven H Elder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
SOP
DCP
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-017-1139-8