Research Article

Static and Dynamic Differences in Fixation Stability between a Spacer Plate and a Small Stature Plate Fixator Used for High Tibial Osteotomies: A Biomechanical Bone Composite Study

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: Plastic deformation angle (loss of correction) for all specimens during the fatigue failure tests before and after failure. As stated above; 1.4° (or 2 mm) is generally considered as maximum acceptable limit. (LSn) indicates that the failure occurred at the load step .
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