Biomechanical investigation of a novel ratcheting arthrodesis nail
Biomechanical investigation of a novel ratcheting arthrodesis nail
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Knee or tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis is a salvage procedure, often with unacceptable rates of nonunion. Basic science of fracture healing suggests that compression across a fusion site may decrease nonunion. A novel ratcheting arthrodesis nail designed to improve dynamic compression is mechanically tested in comparison to existing nails.
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Biomechanical investigation of a novel ratcheting arthrodesis nail
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_7ca5d6622da34547b8df4aef0c39c58c
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_7ca5d6622da34547b8df4aef0c39c58c
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1749-799X
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1749-799X
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10.1186/1749-799X-5-74
