| Literature DB >> 1157421 |
J Schatzker, J G Horne, G Sumner-Smith.
Abstract
Cortical bone subjected to compression by screw threads retains its integrity and is not resorbed. Screws which generate compression at the interface of their threads with bone can be expected to provide adequate fixation until bone union occurs.Mesh:
Year: 1975 PMID: 1157421 DOI: 10.1097/00003086-197509000-00033
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Orthop Relat Res ISSN: 0009-921X Impact factor: 4.176