Metallic bone fixation implants: a novel design approach for reducing the stress shielding phenomenon
Fixation devices are commonly used for bone fracture treatments. These implants are made of biocompatible materials such as stainless steel, cobalt, titanium and its alloys (e.g. CoCrMo and Ti-6Al-4V). However, metallic medical implants present higher stiffness compared to bone, contributing to the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2017-04-01
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| Series: | Virtual and Physical Prototyping |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17452759.2017.1307769 |