Strain shielding in distal femur after patellofemoral arthroplasty under different activity conditions
Strain shielding, a mechanical effect occurring in structures combining stiff with more flexible materials, is considered to lead to a reduction of density in bone surrounding the implant. This effect can be related to the weakness of the implant fixation, which can promote implant loosening. Severa...
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| Format: | article |
| Language: | eng |
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2010
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10773/6901 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Oai: | oai:ria.ua.pt:10773/6901 |