Loading capacity of dynamic knee spacers: a comparison between hand-moulded and COPAL spacers
Abstract Background The two-stage revision protocol represents the current gold standard for treating infected total knee replacement implants. Allowing early mobility with weight-bearing between staged procedures will enable early restoration to knee function. So, the mechanical performance of knee...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-12-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-019-2982-5 |