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 6

VMS distribution in lateral plate: (a) the single-plate construct. (b) Lateral plate of 45° double-plate construct. (c) Lateral plate of 90° double-plate construct. (d) Lateral plate of 135° double-plate construct. (e) Lateral plate of 180° double-plate construct.

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