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 4
Scheme of the applied vertical sinusoidal force loading (load-controlled). After cycles, the upper force is increased stepwise by 160 N until failure. The loading frequency was constant and set to 5 Hz.
