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Hypothesized relative contribution of each material property to clinical fractures.
| Clinical Fracture | Dominant Tissue Material Property |
|---|---|
| Wrist Fracture | Strength |
| Hip Fracture | Strength, Fracture Toughness |
| Vertebral Fracture | Fatigue, Strength |
| Atypical Femoral Fractures |
Fatigue, Fracture Toughness, Strength |
| Insufficiency Fractures | Fatigue Strength |
