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Fig. 8

From: Bone union of the transferred coracoid graft is the key factor affecting the extent of postoperative graft changes and the clinical results following the modified Bankart and Bristow procedure: a computed tomography scan study

Fig. 8

Potential mechanism underlying bone metabolism within the grafted coracoid process. We hypothesize that the dynamic environment of the graft depends on the location of bone union (inferior or superior part of the graft), which enables mechanical stress to be borne by the respective part, promoting bone formation

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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X