A Discussion on Plating Factors that Affect Stress Shielding Using Finite Element Analysis

Fixation plates and screws are commonly used to promote stability and stiffness to fractures through the compression of bone fragments. However, the difference between the rigidity of an implant and the bone causes stress shielding, and can lead to excessive resorption in the vicinity of implants, t...

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Main Authors: Kristina HAASE, Gholamreza ROUHI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers 2010-03-01
Series:Journal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jbse/5/2/5_2_129/_pdf/-char/en