Abstract
This paper discusses the methods of fastening a clavicle reinforcement plate to the bone. In order to identify the advantages and disadvantages of different types of plates, computer modeling and strength analysis was performed for two plates, which were manufactured from different materials and which employed different mounting design elements
About this article
Received
September 20, 2010
Accepted
December 9, 2010
Published
December 31, 2010
Keywords
clavicle plate
screws
fastening methods
stress
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