Abstract
This paper discusses the methods of fastening a clavicle reinforcement plate to the bone. In order to identify the advantages and disadvantages of different types of plates, computer modeling and strength analysis was performed for two plates, which were manufactured from different materials and which employed different mounting design elements
About this article
Received
20 September 2010
Accepted
09 December 2010
Published
31 December 2010
Keywords
clavicle plate
screws
fastening methods
stress
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