Laser Welding on Cerclage Wire Joining in Femur Surgery

Stainless steel wires with fiber-laser welding on lap joints are first proposed in this study to be used as cerclage wire joints for modern femur surgery, because of their potentially larger joint strength and less loosening failure than traditional joint devices. In this feasibility study, an exper...

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Main Authors: Nutchanat Thongchuea, Eakkachai Warinsiriruk, Yin-Tien Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/7/2407