Research Article

In Vivo Caprine Model for Osteomyelitis and Evaluation of Biofilm-Resistant Intramedullary Nails

Table 5

Mechanical testing results showed ultimate load and displacement to remove the intramedullary nail from goats, tibias after 5 weeks of implantation.

Mechanical testing criteria4818 (control)4820 (treated)

Ultimate load (N)150.3497.6
Displacement (mm)8.72.7