title: Biomechanics of fracture fixation failure.
abstract: This article reviews the physiologic forces, stresses, and strains in normal bones. Biomaterials used in implants for fracture fixation devices are described, and the mechanical properties of an implant are discussed. The common mechanisms of implant failure are included.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hulse
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hyman
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001858:Bone Nails / Q000662:veterinary; D001860:Bone Plates / Q000662:veterinary; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000662:veterinary; D001864:Bone Wires / Q000662:veterinary; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000662:veterinary; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary*