ArticleEuropean journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society2026
Interface stability of intramedullary nail locking configurations under combined axial and torsional loading.
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Abstract
The biomechanical performance of intramedullary nails in metaphyseal regions strongly depends on distal locking configuration. This study aimed to evaluate screw-bone interface stability under combined axial and torsional cyclic loading for different distal locking configurations of intramedullary nails, focusing on the effects of screw number, spatial distribution, interscrew distance, and multiplanar versus coplanar fixation using a standardized synthetic bone model. Six distal locking configurations (n = 5 per group) were tested under stepwise cyclic axial compression, superimposed with a constant torsional moment (± 2 Nm, 2 Hz). Primary endpoints were cycles to failure, cycles to 1 mm axial displacement, and cycles to 0.5° rotation. All constructs failed by progressive screw cut-through within the synthetic bone. The three-screw multiplanar configuration exhibited the highest endurance (≈ 36,000 cycles to failure) and lowest micromotion (≈ 34,000 cycles to 1 mm displacement), significantly outperforming the two-screw configurations overall (p = 0.002). Increasing interscrew distance from 10 mm to 34 mm improved migration resistance by approximately 25%, whereas the short 10 mm spacing led to premature failure. Blocked and free-hand configurations showed comparable behavior to the standard setup, indicating no added benefit from toggle elimination alone. Locking configuration decisively influences the performance of the implant-bone interface in intramedullary nail constructs. Multiplanar distal locking with adequate screw spacing enhances interface stability and may provide biomechanical advantages for metaphyseal fixation to reduce screw migration and early loss of fixation.
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