Strain shielding, a mechanical effect occurring in structures combining stiff with more flexible materials, is considered to lead to a reduction in bone density in bone surrounding the implant and be related with weakness of the implant fixation, which leads to implant loosening. Several studies describe a significant decrease in postoperative bone mineral density adjacent to the joint implants, which can compr...
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