| Autor: |
Peters, Christopher L., Bachus, Kent N., Davitt, James S. |
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Orthopedics; Jul2003, Vol. 26 Issue 7, p695-699, 5p |
| Abstrakt: |
This study compared the stability of periprosthetic femur fractures fixed using cortical allograft struts with a metal plate. Cadaveric specimens were loaded in single-leg stance and stair climbiing to 2250 N. Optimum stability in single-leg stance was achieved with two long struts medially and laterally. No clear advantage was noted in using a second strut in stair climbing. Cables rather than wires were useful in single-leg stance, but not in stair climbing. Allograft cortical struts are a biomechanically sound alternative to metal plates fixed with screws and cables for femur fracture fixation below a well-fixed femoral component. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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