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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2024

Optimal biomechanical choice of implant placement in various pilon fracture types: a finite element study.

Peizhao Liu, Xianzhong Mei, Zhixiang Wang, Feng Xu, Xianhua Cai, Kangquan Shou, Shijun Wei

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Peizhao Liu *Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command of PLA, (Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command, Previously), Hubei Province, NO. 627, Wuluo Road, Wuhan, 430030, P.R. China.
Xianzhong Mei *Department of Orthopedics, Shenzhen Pingle Orthopedic Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P.R. China.
Zhixiang Wang *Department of Orthopedics, Wuhan No.1 Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei, P.R. China.
Feng XuDepartment of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command of PLA, (Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command, Previously), Hubei Province, NO. 627, Wuluo Road, Wuhan, 430030, P.R. China.
Xianhua CaiDepartment of Orthopedics, South China Hospital, Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518116, P.R. China. wgcaixh@163.com.
Kangquan ShouDepartment of Orthopedics, The First College of Clinical Medical School, China Three Gorges University and Yichang Central People's Hospital, Yichang, Hubei, P.R. China.
Shijun WeiDepartment of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command of PLA, (Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command, Previously), Hubei Province, NO. 627, Wuluo Road, Wuhan, 430030, P.R. China. wsj1974@yeah.net.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5105-0196

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backgroundThe research on the biomechanical characteristics of individual implant placement for pilon fractures based on the different initial direction of fracture displacement is still insufficient. This study's aim is to compare the stress distribution in bones and implants with various pilon fracture types.

methodsVarus, valgus, dorsiflexion, and plantarflexion type fractures were categorized as type I, II, III, and IV, respectively. The buttress plate was placed medially in subtypes I

resultsUnder the same axial stress loading conditions, TI-S

conclusionBased on these results, when making decisions for open reduction and internal fixation in various pilon fractures, the choice and placement of the implant can be recommended as follows: the medial buttress plate for varus types; the anterolateral plate for valgus types; the anterior plate for dorsiflexion types; the posterior plate for plantarflexion types.

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Bone PlatesFinite Element AnalysisFracture Fixation, InternalTibial FracturesAdultAnkle FracturesBiomechanical PhenomenaBone ScrewsHumansMaleStress, MechanicalTibiaButtress plateDistal tibial fractureFinite element analysisFracture displacementImplantsPilon fracture

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PMCPMC11587616

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