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Fig. 5

From: Ex vivo biomechanical evaluation of extracapsular stabilization with quasi-isometric points in canine cranial cruciate ligament-deficient stifles

Fig. 5

(A) Custom-made biomechanical testing platform. Each component is described below. A: an adjustable top plate; B: a base plate with skid rails; C: a height-adjustable groove to guide the suture providing the cranial force; D: a torsionmeter; E: a sliding base on the base plate; F: fixation screws used for adjusting the height of the top plate; G: a metal fixture used for stabilization of the distal femur; and H: a bolt used for adjustment and fixation of the femoral angle. (B) The torsionmeter assembly used for the tibial internal rotation test. (C) The setup of infrared cameras and the testing platform in the laboratory space

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