Theoretical studies on stress protection in fractures treated by osteosynthesis

Fux, H.D.; Mattheck, C.; Morawietz, P.; Spohn, K.

Aktuelle Traumatologie 14(6): 266-270

1984


ISSN/ISBN: 0044-6173
PMID: 6151799
Document Number: 238986
Using a simple model geometry the effect of stress protection in a bone caused by combination with a metal plate is studied. It is found that no global stress protection exists in any case. The stresses in the bone can be higher than in the homogeneous bone without any reinforcement. Therefore, a consideration of any special type of implantation should be done.

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