Table 2 Data for stress shielding (SS) expressed as percent of initial load not reflected at fusion surface.
From: Biomechanical investigation of a novel ratcheting arthrodesis nail
| Â | SS 3 mm | SS 6 mm |
|---|---|---|
Solid 1 | 33.0 | 32.0 |
Solid 2 | 41.0 | 28.6 |
Solid 3 | 30.4 | 25.4 |
Solid Avg. | 34.8 | 28.7 |
Solid S.D. | 4.9 | 3.0 |
Threaded 1 | 54.5 | 48.6 |
Threaded 2 | 29.1 | 33.7 |
Threaded 3 | 37.2 | 40.5 |
Threaded Avg. | 40.3 | 40.9 |
Threaded S.D. | 11.6 | 6.7 |
Ratcheting 1 | 29.0 | 11.5 |
Ratcheting 2 | 22.6 | 12.2 |
Ratcheting 3 | 3.8 | 10.7 |
Ratcheting Avg | 18.5 | 11.5 |
Ratcheting S.D. | 11.7 | 11.5 |