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Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology Volume 18, 1994 - Issue 2
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Original Article

Comparative study of callus performance achieved by rigid and sliding plate osteosynthesis based upon dynamic mechanical analysis

V. Kostopoulos Applied Mechanics Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Patras, 26500, Patras, Greece
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L. Vellios Applied Mechanics Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Patras, 26500, Patras, Greece
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A. P. Fortis Orthopaedic Department, University of Patras, 26100, Patras, Greece
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E. Panagiotopoulos Orthopaedic Department, University of Patras, 26100, Patras, Greece
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Z. Milis Orthopaedic Department, University of Patras, 26100, Patras, Greece
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E. Lambiris Orthopaedic Department, University of Patras, 26100, Patras, Greece
Pages 61-66 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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