Clinical biomechanics
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Clinical biomechanics · Nov 2013
Mechanical behavior of fixation components for periprosthetic fracture surgery.
Reliable periprosthetic fracture treatment needs detailed knowledge on the mechanical behavior of the fixation components used. The holding capacity of three conventional fixation components for periprosthetic fracture treatment was systematically investigated under different loading directions. ⋯ Fixation components may be combined according to their individual advantages to achieve an optimal periprosthetic fracture fixation.