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(a) Schematic view of implant with side fins “1” positioned in precut slot in bone walls “2.” Figure adapted from Pitkin et al. [28]. (b) Press-fitting of fin (“1” in (a)) to slot in bone wall results in Ilizavov type distraction (red arrows) and compression (blue arrow) due to elastic resistance of bone wall to widening.
