Compression-aided stability of orthopaedic devices
Repair and remodeling of bone during healing and fusion require a combination of bone resorption and formation to successfully restore the bone to its previous strength. The healing process is highly responsive to the mechanical conditions of the construct, where excessive loading can cause high st...
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Georgia Institute of Technology
2011
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1853/39487 |