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TRIGEN™

Intramedullary Nails

Screw Temp/Torque Testing

Screw Temperature and Torque Testing

Trigen_DesignRationale_ ScrewTempTorqueTesting1

Simulated bone model made from rock maple.

10 lb linear insertion force.

Cancellous bone maintained at 98 degree body temp.

Tip temperature measured as screw exits bone.

Screw Temperature Testing Results

Trigen_DesignRationale_ScrewTemperatureTestingResults

Insertion Torque Results

Trigen_DesignRationale_InsertionTorqueResults

Screw Seating and Stripping Results

Trigen_DesignRationale_ScrewSeatingandStrippingResults