ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2017
Stiffness of the locking compression plate as an external fixator for treating distal tibial fractures: a biomechanics study.
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- Non‑contact locking plate: A useful alternative to external fixation in second‑stage treatment of post‑traumatic tibial osteomyelitis.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2024Article
- Comparative analysis of external locking plate and combined frame external fixator for open distal tibial fractures: a comprehensive assessment of clinical outcomes and financial implications.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Article
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- Single-Stage Externalized Locked Plating for Treatment of Unstable Meta-Diaphyseal Tibial Fractures.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Biomechanical study of the stiffness of the femoral locking compression plate of an external fixator for lower tibial fractures.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Article
- Comparison between external locking plate fixation and conventional external fixation for extraarticular proximal tibial fractures: a finite element analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2022Article
- Optimal Design and Biomechanical Analysis of a Biomimetic Lightweight Design Plate for Distal Tibial Fractures: A Finite Element Analysis.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2022Article
- An engineering review of external fixators.Medical engineering & physics · 2021Review
- Investigating the biomechanical function of the plate-type external fixator in the treatment of tibial fractures: a biomechanical study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2020Article
- Application of 3D-Printed Orthopedic Cast for the Treatment of Forearm Fractures: Finite Element Analysis and Comparative Clinical Assessment.BioMed research international · 2020Article
- Can Preoperative 3D Printing Change Surgeon's Operative Plan for Distal Tibia Fracture?BioMed research international · 2019Article
- A new classification and its value evaluation for intermediate column fractures of the distal radius.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2018Article
- Lateral Subcutaneous Locking Compression Plate and Small Incision Reduction for Distal-third Diaphyseal Humerus Fractures.Orthopaedic surgery · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundLocking compress plate, as external fixator, is an attractive technique for distal tibial fracture treatment. But it still remains unclear whether the external LCP has sufficient stiffness. Thus, the present study aims to make a comprehensive evaluation of the stiffness of external locking compress plate when it is used as an external fixator in distal tibial fractures treatment.
methodsComposite tibia was used to simulate distal tibia fracture (Orthopedic Trauma Association type 43 A3 fracture). The fractures were stabilized with medial distal tibial locking compress plates (LCP group), medial distal tibial locking compress plates with 30-mm plate-bone distances (EF-tibia group), and medial distal femur locking compress plates with 30-mm plate-bone distances (EF-femur group). Stiffness of each configuration was measured under axial compression loading and in axial torsion loading directions. Compression stiffness and torsional rigidity were compared across different groups.
resultsCompared with LCP group, (1) EF-tibia group showed significantly lower (p < 0.001) compression stiffness and torsional rigidity; (2) EF-femur group showed significantly lower (p < 0.001) compression stiffness, but significantly higher (p < 0.001) torsional rigidity.
conclusionsThe results indicated that locking compress plate as an external fixator was flexible, and the distal femur locking compress plate was preferred over the distal tibial locking compress plate to be an external fixator in distal tibia fracture treatment.
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