Three-dimensional finite element analysis of silk protein rod implantation after core decompression for osteonecrosis of the femoral head

Abstract Background Several methods are available for the treatment of early-stage osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Core decompression with implantation is a widely-used treatment. However, no single implant is recognized as the most effective way to prevent disease progression. Silk has high stre...

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Main Authors: Liangta Huang, Feiyan Chen, Siqun Wang, Yibing Wei, Gangyong Huang, Jie Chen, Jingsheng Shi, Rajeev K. Naidu, Jun Xia, Tiger H. Tao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2914-4