Characterization of a polyurethane foam model for testing stainless steel suture pull-through in bone

Joseph E. Hale, Donald D. Anderson, Greg A. Johnson

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Abstract

The use of a polyurethane foam model for testing pull-through properties of stainless steel suture was validated. Pull-through strength was tested in two densities of polyurethane foam at two different loading rates. The results were compared to results in bone.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Bioengineering Division (Publication) BED
PublisherASME
Pages583-584
Number of pages2
Volume42
ISBN (Print)0791816117
StatePublished - Dec 1 1999
Event1999 Bioengineering Conference - Big Sky, MT, USA
Duration: Jun 16 1999Jun 20 1999

Other

Other1999 Bioengineering Conference
CityBig Sky, MT, USA
Period6/16/996/20/99

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