We aimed to further evaluate the biomechanical characteristics
of two locking screws Synthetic tubular bone models representing normal bone density
and osteoporotic bone density were used. Artificial fracture gaps
of 1 cm were created in each specimen before fixation with one of
two constructs: 1) two locking screws using a five-hole locking
compression plate (LCP) plate; or 2) three non-locking screws with
a seven-hole LCP plate across each side of the fracture gap. The
stiffness, maximum displacement, mode of failure and number of cycles
to failure were recorded under progressive cyclic torsional and
eccentric axial loading.Objectives
Methods
Small animal models of fracture repair primarily investigate
indirect fracture healing via external callus formation. We present
the first described rat model of direct fracture healing. A rat tibial osteotomy was created and fixed with compression
plating similar to that used in patients. The procedure was evaluated
in 15 cadaver rats and then Objectives
Methods
The use of two implants to manage concomitant ipsilateral femoral
shaft and proximal femoral fractures has been indicated, but no
studies address the relationship of dynamic hip screw (DHS) side
plate screws and the intramedullary nail where failure might occur
after union. This study compares different implant configurations
in order to investigate bridging the gap between the distal DHS
and tip of the intramedullary nail. A total of 29 left synthetic femora were tested in three groups:
1) gapped short nail (GSN); 2) unicortical short nail (USN), differing
from GSN by the use of two unicortical bridging screws; and 3) bicortical
long nail (BLN), with two angled bicortical and one unicortical bridging
screws. With these findings, five matched-pairs of cadaveric femora
were tested in two groups: 1) unicortical long nail (ULN), with
a longer nail than USN and three bridging unicortical screws; and
2) BLN. Specimens were axially loaded to 22.7 kg (50 lb), and internally
rotated 90°/sec until failure.Objectives
Methods
To investigate the differences of open reduction and internal
fixation (ORIF) of complex AO Type C distal radius fractures between
two different models of a single implant type. A total of 136 patients who received either a 2.4 mm (n = 61)
or 3.5 mm (n = 75) distal radius locking compression plate (LCP
DR) using a volar approach were followed over two years. The main
outcome measurements included motion, grip strength, pain, and the
scores of Gartland and Werley, the Short-Form 36 (SF-36) and the
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH). Differences
between the treatment groups were evaluated using regression analysis
and the likelihood ratio test with significance based on the Bonferroni
corrected p-value of <
0.003.Objectives
Methods
