Biomechanical evaluation of shape‐memory alloy staples for internal fixation—an in vitro study

Abstract Background The field of orthopaedics is a constantly evolving discipline. Despite the historical success of plates, pins and screws in fracture reduction and stabilisation, there is a continuing search for more efficient and improved methods of fracture fixation. The aim of this study was t...

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Main Authors: QiCai Jason Hoon, Matthew H. Pelletier, Chris Christou, Kenneth A. Johnson, William R. Walsh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40634-016-0055-3