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From: The effect of muscle contusion on cortical bone and muscle perfusion following reamed, intramedullary nailing: a novel canine tibia fracture model

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Muscle contusion. Intraoperative photograph of the anterior muscle compartment undergoing contusion prior to osteotomy using two circular aluminum discs, each with an area of 19 cm2 mounted to the C-clamp. A 400 N force was applied for 20 sec. A strain gage meter was attached to the C-clamp to monitor the force reading.

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