Term #1,791
stress shielding
Claim Term
stress shielding
Origin matter
BONE FIXATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
Reference Case 1
NXT-5
Date Added
7/26/22
Created
7/26/22, 6:08 PM
Modified
7/26/22, 6:10 PM
Full Desc
"Stress shielding" refers to the reduction in bone density (osteopenia) as a result of removal of typical stress from the bone by an implant (for instance, the femoral component of a hip prosthesis). (Search "stress shielding" on Wikipedia.com March 6, 2022. CC-BY-SA 3.0 Accessed July 26, 2022.)
Applications using this term
| Matter | Usage | Notes | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| NXT-5PROV NXT-5, 6, 7, 8 | Defined | — | App terms |