Finite Element Analysis of Different Double-Plate Angles in the Treatment of the Femoral Shaft Nonunion with No Cortical Support opposite the Primary Lateral Plate

Figure 10

The displacement nephogram demonstration of model displacement and deformation. (a) The single-plate construct with deformation angle of 18°. (b) Lateral plate of 45° double-plate construct with deformation angle of 12°. (c) Lateral plate of 90° double-plate construct with deformation angle of 3°. (d) Lateral plate of 135° double-plate construct with deformation angle of 2°. (e) Lateral plate of 180° double-plate construct with deformation angle of 1°.

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