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
Figure 11
: 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 .