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Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering Volume 13, 2010 - Issue 3
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Topology optimisation of spinal interbody cage for reducing stress shielding effect

Hun Guan Chuah School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, MalaysiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Inzarulfaisham Abd Rahim School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Mohd Imran Yusof Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
Pages 319-326 | Received 15 Oct 2008, Accepted 26 Jul 2009, Published online: 18 Nov 2009

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