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. 2015 Aug 26;4(3):e23167. doi: 10.5812/atr.23167

Figure 3. Illustrating the Principal Stresses.

Figure 3.

In Pauwels type I fracture, compression stress was elevated, contributing to stabilization of the fracture (multiple blue arrows). In Pauwels type III fracture, traction stress resulted in displacement of the fracture (multiple red arrows).