Increased insertion torque delays pin-bone interface loosening in external fixation with tapered bone screws.
Lawes
T J
TJ
Royal Veterinary College and Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science, University College London, North Mymms Herts, United Kingdom.
Scott
J C R
JC
Goodship
A E
AE
D000818:Animals; D001858:Bone Nails; D001863:Bone Screws; D004867:Equipment Design; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D023421:Models, Animal; D012756:Sheep; D019415:Torque