Melissa MacIver, University of Guelph

Research

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Latest papers

The In Vitro Biomechanics of Locking Plates Used in a Supercutaneous Fashion Compared to a Type Ia External Skeletal Fixator.
Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T · 2026
The Effect of Locking Head Inserts on the Biomechanical Properties of a 3.5-mm Broad Locking Compression Plate When Used in an Open Fracture-Gap Model.
Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T · 2025

All 2 publications

2 publications.

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The In Vitro Biomechanics of Locking Plates Used in a Supercutaneous Fashion Compared to a Type Ia External Skeletal Fixator.

Proctor A, MacIver M, Moens N, Runciman J, Brandon S, Monteith G

Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T2026

DOI: 10.1055/a-2738-5771 PMID: 41330553

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The Effect of Locking Head Inserts on the Biomechanical Properties of a 3.5-mm Broad Locking Compression Plate When Used in an Open Fracture-Gap Model.

Hawker WTG, Moens N, Guest B, Oblak M, MacIver M, Runciman J

Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T2025

DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1800973 PMID: 39837557

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Scott Brandon

School of Engineering

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