Design optimization of high tibial osteotomy plates using finite element analysis for improved biomechanical effect
Abstract Background High tibial osteotomy (HTO) is a common treatment for moderate osteoarthritis of the medial compartment in the knee joint by the translation of the force center toward the lateral compartment. However, the stability of a short plate such as Puddu used in this procedure was not as...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1269-8 |