Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 1988; 01(02): 58-63
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1633165
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Dynamic Strain in the Canine Tibia: an in vivo Strain Gauge Analysis

K. J. Matushek
*   From the Department of Clinical Studies, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
,
G. Sumner-Smith
*   From the Department of Clinical Studies, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
,
J. Schatzker
**   From the Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Ontario, the Department of Orthopaedics, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
,
T. C. Hearn
***   From the Department of Clinical Studies, Sunnybrook Medical Centre, Toronto, Ontario, the Orthopaedic Biomechanics Research Laboratory, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
,
C. Taves
****   From the Department of Clinical Studies, Sunnybrook Medical Centre, Toronto, Ontario, and the College of Biological Sciences, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
,
I. Hoare
****   From the Department of Clinical Studies, Sunnybrook Medical Centre, Toronto, Ontario, and the College of Biological Sciences, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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22. Februar 2018 (online)

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Electrical resistance rosette strain gauges were bonded directly to the surface of the midshaft of the tibia in four dogs. In vivo strain recording were obtained using a telemetric system allowing the dog relatively free movement. During the stance phase of walking, the cranial surface was mainly in tension while the caudal surface was mainly in compression. The pattern of strain recorded is consistent with craniocaudal bending superimposed on external torsion at the stifle.