1. Leveraging Mechanical Compliance in the Design of Orthopaedic Fracture Fixation Plates Restricted (Penn State Only) Author: Huxman, Connor Title: Leveraging Mechanical Compliance in the Design of Orthopaedic Fracture Fixation Plates Graduate Program: Mechanical Engineering Keywords: fracture fixationcompliant mechanismsanalytical modelingfinite element analysisorthopaedic implant designorthopaedic biomechanicsbone healingbridge plating File: Login to Download Committee Members: April Armstrong, Outside Field MemberGary F Updegrove, Special MemberGregory Lewis, Outside Unit MemberJared Butler, Chair & Dissertation AdvisorMary Frecker, Major Field MemberRobert Kunz, Professor in Charge/Director of Graduate Studies