Biomechanical Comparison of the Holding Strength of a PEEK Locking Dorsal Plate Versus Lag Screw Fixation for Triple Arthrodesis
Category: Hindfoot Introduction/Purpose: Hindfoot arthrodesis is often the treatment of choice for hindfoot pain due to arthritis or advanced deformity. Good results are dependent on secure fixation while avoiding hardware related side effects. A small radiolucent locking dorsal circular plate place...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2016-08-01
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Series: | Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011416S00137 |