Commentary discusses the biomechanical roles of metaphyseal cones and tibial augments in uncontained defects, suggesting their potential benefits.
1Professor, BEAMS Department (Bio Electro and Mechanical Systems), Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium B. Innocenti, Professor, BEAMS Department (Bio Electro and Mechanical Systems), ULB - Université Libre de Bruxelles, Av. F. Roosevelt, 50 CP165/56, Bruxelles 1050, Brussels, Belgium, Email: [email protected] This CORR Insights® is a commentary on the article "Should We Always Use a Metaphyseal Cone in Conjunction With Tibial Augments for Uncontained Defects? A Finite-element Biomechanical Analysis" by Quevedo González and colleagues available at: DOI: 10.1097/CORR.0000000000003669. The author certifies receipt of personal payments or benefits, during the study period, in an amount of less than USD 10,000 from Adler; and in an amount of USD 10,000 to USD 100,000 from Link. All ICMJE Conflict of Interest Forms for authors and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® editors and board members are on file with the publication and can be viewed on request. The opinions expressed are those of the writer, and do not reflect the opinion or policy of CORR® or The Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons®.
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