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Cantilever Bending of Murine Femoral Necks
JoVE Journal
Bioengineering
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JoVE Journal Bioengineering
Cantilever Bending of Murine Femoral Necks
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06:44 min

January 05, 2022

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Chapters

  • 00:39Sample Preparation
  • 01:51Hardware Set-Up
  • 02:30Software Set-Up
  • 03:11Testing Set-Up
  • 04:13Results: Biomechanical Outcomes and the Effect of the Potting Angle on Biomechanical Outcomes
  • 06:06Conclusion

Summary

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The present protocol describes the development of a reproducible testing platform for murine femoral necks in a cantilever bending set-up. Custom 3D printed guides were used to consistently and rigidly fix the femurs in optimal alignment.

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