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Pull-out force for metaphyseal screws, 1 week (panel A) and 4 weeks (B) after insertion. Unskrewing of the screw had no important effect on the pull-out force compared to controls, either at 1 week or at 4 weeks. Removal of the cancellous bone reduced the pull-out force compared to leaving the cancellous bone intact after unscrewing.
