An in vivo feasibility study investigating the fixation of osteotomised rabbit tibia using a bioresorbable composite plate and a comparison of the effects of the bioresorbable plate and a metal plate on intact bone
Background: Modern fracture management uses surgically implanted metal plates to fix fractured bones to restore pre-injury anatomy. Following healing, the plate may have to be removed requiring a second operation. Reactive thinning of the bone beneath the metal plate (stress shielding) can increase...
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| Format: | Thesis (University of Nottingham only) |
| Language: | English |
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2018
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| Online Access: | https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/55294/ |