Mechanical analysis of cranial distractor attachment with three different resorbable fixation systems

Distraction osteogenesis (DO) has become increasingly popular to correct craniosynostosis. Disadvantages of DO include the secondary operation needed for device removal and titanium screw related dura injury. To reduce invasiveness of the secondary device removal operation and to overcome titanium-r...

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Main Authors: Leikola, J. (Author), Ritvanen, A. (Author), Savolainen, M. (Author), Tukiainen, E. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Churchill Livingstone 2018
Subjects:
pig
rib
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