Biomechanical Tests on Long-Bone Elliptical Medullary-Canal Endoprostheses for Limb Salvage in Dogs

Biomechanical Tests on Long-Bone Elliptical Medullary-Canal Endoprostheses for Limb Salvage in Dogs

Exo-endoprosthesis is a limb salvage procedure poorly described for animals, as only expensive metal devices have been used so far. Currently, additive manufacturing (AM) can make this type of implant affordable by exploring a wide new range of materials. However, safety factors should be considered...

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Main Authors: Rosa Mendaza-DeCal, Yolanda Ballesteros, Salvador Peso-Fernandez, Juan Carlos del Real-Romero, Jesus Rodriguez-Quiros
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
biomechanical test
torsional test
FDM
PEEK
exo-endoprosthesis
ex vivo
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/21/3021

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