Comparative endurance testing of the Biomet Matthews Nail and the Dynamic Compression Screw, in simulated condylar and supracondylar femoral fractures
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The dynamic compression screw is a plate and screws implant used to treat fractures of the distal femur. The Biomet Matthews Nail is a new retrograde intramedullary nail designed as an alternative surgical option to treat these fract...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-01-01
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| Series: | BioMedical Engineering OnLine |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedical-engineering-online.com/content/7/1/3 |