Finite element analysis of different configurations of fully threaded cannulated screw in the treatment of unstable femoral neck fractures

Abstract Background In the present study, we evaluated the mechanical outcome of different configurations formed by fully threaded screws and partially threaded screws in the treatment of unstable femoral neck fracture. Methods The Pauwels type III unstable femoral fracture and the models of the ful...

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Main Authors: Jiantao Li, Menglin Wang, Lianting Li, Hao Zhang, Ming Hao, Chen Li, Lin Han, Jianfeng Zhou, Kun Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0970-3