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    New analytical models predict bone screw failure under cyclic loading. An elastic foundation model accurately estimated screw deflection, identifying critical bending moments near the plate.

    Area of Science:

    • Biomechanics
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Background:

    • Cyclic loading of surgical plates can lead to bone screw failure due to cantilever bending.
    • Loss of friction between plate and bone transfers load to the screw head, causing fatigue fracture.

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    • To develop analytical models predicting bicortical screw elastic deflection under static load.
    • To simulate various screw support conditions using beam mechanics theory.

    Main Methods:

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    • Tested 3.5 mm cortical bone screws in a synthetic bone substitute.
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