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Distribution of Surface Strain in Paired Human Femora

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A NUMBER of different techniques, including mathematical analysis of bone sections1, photo-elastic, load deformation, and strain lacquer study of bone models2, and extensometer and strain gauge measurements on intact bones3 have been used in the past in an attempt to establish relationships between the structure of long bones and the various forces believed to be acting on them. However, until Marique's observations in 1945, which were accurate to only 100 µin./in., no actual observations had been made on the strains which result from forces applied to human or animal bones.

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  1. HENRY MILCH: Dr. Henry Milch died suddenly and unexpectedly on March 3, 1964.

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  1. Bone Research Laboratory, Department of Engineering Mechanics, College of Engineering, New York University, New York

    FERDINAND L. SINGER, HENRY MILCH & ROBERT AUSTIN MILCH

  2. Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore

    FERDINAND L. SINGER, HENRY MILCH & ROBERT AUSTIN MILCH

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SINGER, F., MILCH, H. & MILCH, R. Distribution of Surface Strain in Paired Human Femora. Nature 202, 206–208 (1964). https://doi.org/10.1038/202206a0

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