Laser Welded versus Resistance Spot Welded Bone Implants: Analysis of the Thermal Increase and Strength

<table>Comparison of the temperature in the bone (TB) and in the implants (TS) recorded by K-thermocouples during laser welding (LW) and spot resistance welding (RSW). Description of the statistical analysis used is shown below.</table>

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Figure 9: Laser Welded versus Resistance Spot Welded Bone Implants: Analysis of the Thermal Increase and Strength 