Hinged-dynamic posterior device permits greater loads on the graft and similar stability as compared with its equivalent rigid device: A three-dimensional finite element assessment

Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics

Volumn 13, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 17-20

  Goel, Vijay K ^a  

^a The University of Toledo   (United States)

Author keywords

Biomechanics; Finite element modeling; Load sharing; Posterior fixation device (hinged and rigid)

Indexed keywords

EID: 24044502329     PISSN: 10408800     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00008526-200103000-00013     Document Type: Article

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