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Femur Flaps for Tibial Reconstruction

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Femoral segments may reconstruct tibial fractures, substituting fibular segments. The femoral segment size superior to the fibular segment and the necessity for femur fixation were determined. In 3-Point Bending, a 40% diaphyseal circumference femoral segment failed 225N higher than the fibula (p=0.047). Using uniaxial compression and FEA, the 40% segment osteotomy initiated yielding in the femur at 2443N (safety factor = 2447N). As a result, the 40% femoral segment is superior to the fibula but requires fixation of the femur.

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  • E-project-042805-113918
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  • 2005
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  • 2005-04-28
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