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Bone Plates
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Definition
: Implantable fracture fixation devices attached to bone fragments with screws to bridge the fracture gap and shield the fracture site from stress as bone heals. (UMDNS, 1999)
Other names
Plates, Bone; Plate, Bone; Bone Plate
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
carbon fiber
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*Carbon
Bone Plates
Prostheses and Implants.
Pharma Action
Anti-Infective Agents, Local
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Dental Materials
Vet Record 102(13):287;1978