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Table 4 Maximum (mean) values of stress on the plate and J-bone in the three models under two levels of stress loading

From: J-bone graft with double locking plate: a symphony of mechanics and biology for atrophic distal femoral non-union with bone defect

Adduction load (N)

DP+J-bone

LLP+J-bone

DP-only

Plate (MPa)

J-bone (MPa)

Plate (MPa)

J-bone (MPa)

Plate (MPa)

750

192

41

210

61

264

1800

715

134

907

213

970

  1. DP double-plate, LLP lateral locking plate