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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2023

Finite element analysis of a novel anatomical locking plate for scapular neck fracture.

Feifan Xiang, Yukun Xiao, Daiqing Wei, Xiaoqi Tan, Siyuan He, Liang Luo, Yunkang Yang

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Article in Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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7 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Feifan Xiang *Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China.
Yukun Xiao *Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China.
Daiqing WeiDepartment of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China.
Xiaoqi TanDepartment of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China.
Siyuan HeDepartment of Ophthalmology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China.
Liang LuoDepartment of Joint Surgery, People's Hospital of Chongqing Liang Jiang New Area, Chongqing, 401121, China. 307217459@qq.com.
Yunkang YangDepartment of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China. xnykdxff@163.com.
Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University · CNDalian Medical University · CNFirst People's Hospital of Chongqing · CN

Funding

the Luzhou Science and Technology Bureau Project 2021-JYJ-60the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province 2022NSFSC1534
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesReconstruction plates (RPs) are commonly used in scapular neck fractures (SNFs): however, RPs have many defects. In this study, we evaluated a newly designed scapular neck anatomical locking compression plate (SNALCP).

methodsAn SNF finite element model (Miller-type IIB) was constructed. Plates were subsequently implanted into the scapula and fixed with screws that were grouped according to the plate used: SNALCP (A) and RP (B). Finally, loads were applied to record and analyze performance.

resultsUnder lateral, anteroposterior, and vertical compression loads, the maximum von Mises stresses on the scapula and implants of group A were smaller than those of group B. There were some differences in stress distribution between the two groups.

conclusionsSNALCP can effectively reduce the stress of the scapula and implant, making stress distribution more uniform and continuous, and has mechanical conduction advantages. Compared to RP, it provides improved stability and more reliable fixation.

Indexed as

Fracture Fixation, InternalShoulder FracturesBiomechanical PhenomenaBone PlatesBone ScrewsFinite Element AnalysisHumansScapulaAnatomical locking plateBiomechanical characteristicsFinite element analysisReconstruction plateScapular neck fractures

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PMID37004037
PMCPMC10067195
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