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

Figure 9

Typical hysteresis loops after rupture of the contralateral cortex (force versus lateral displacement) showing the occurrence of failure type 3 in the case of the TomoFix 4 (load step 3 or shorter LS3). Contour Lock 3 did not show this failure type even in load step 14 (LS14).
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