Does a novel bridging collar in endoprosthetic replacement optimise the mechanical environment for osseointegration? A finite element study

Introduction: Limb-salvage surgery using endoprosthetic replacements (EPRs) is frequently used to reconstruct segmental bone defects, but the reconstruction longevity is still a major concern. In EPRs, the stem-collar junction is the most critical region for bone resorption. We hypothesised that an...

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Main Authors: Giulia Fraterrigo, Enrico Schileo, David Simpson, Jonathan Stevenson, Ben Kendrick, Fulvia Taddei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2023.1120430/full