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TENSION BAND [3 records]

Record 1 2000-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Orthopedic Surgery
CONT

Theory of Tension Band: - anterior tension band wiring intentionally creates a small separation of surface of patellar articular surface with knee in extension; - as knee goes into flexion, frx gap at the patellar articular surface closes down ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Chirurgie orthopédique
CONT

Lors de la flexion du genou, le hauban prérotulien transforme les forces de traction en forces de compression qui prédominent au niveau de la surface articulaire.

Spanish

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Record 2 1990-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fences and Enclosures
CONT

Tension bars secure the fence fabric at gate, corner, and other posts, and are themselves attached to their posts by tension bands.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Enceintes et clôtures

Spanish

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Record 3 1984-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Missiles and Rockets

French

Domaine(s)
  • Missiles et roquettes

Spanish

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