Table 2 Testing characteristics
From: A scoping review of biomechanical testing for proximal humerus fracture implants
Characteristic | Frequency |
|---|---|
N (%) | |
(n = 67) | |
Pre-Testing Investigations | |
Plain radiographs | 32 (48) |
Bone mineral density testing | 31 (46) |
CT scans | 12 (18) |
Testing Constructs | |
Torque | 34 (51) |
Axial load | 30 (45) |
Cantilever bending | 23 (34) |
Testing Parameters | |
How the force was applied | 64 (96) |
Loading mode | 54 (81) |
Magnitude of force | 20 (30) |
Loading | |
Cyclic loading | 33 (49) |
Load to failure | 28 (42) |
Compounding cyclic load to failure | 6 (9) |