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Importance of Accurate Distal Screw Targeting during Intramedullary Nailing
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Location: http://www.hwbf.org/ota/am/ota04/otapo/OTP04020.htm
Description: OTA Poster 2004: This study evaluated how inaccurate distal-screw targeting affects the fatigue strength of titanium alloy tibial nails.0.0025 in. of interference results in a reduction of fatigue strength by 30%
Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Reber et al
Institution: OTA
Primary Subject/Category:
- - OCOSH Classification: Trauma: Fractures: Femur Fractures: Femoral Shaft Fractures
- - Orthopedic Topics: Trauma: Femur
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Added: Mon Sep 05 2005
Last Modified: Mon Jan 21 2008