Influence of Screw-Hole Defect Size on the Biomechanical Properties of Feline Femora in an Ex Vivo Model.

QiCai Jason HoonTian WangEvelyn HallWilliam Robert Walsh Kenneth A Johnson

Published in: Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T (2021)

Screw-hole defects up to 2.7 mm did not significantly reduce feline bone failure properties in this ex vivo femoral study. These findings support current screw-size selection guidelines of up to 33% bone diameter as appropriate for use in feline fracture osteosynthesis.

Keyphrases

finite element analysis
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