Journal article
Biomechanical design of a new percutaneous locked plate for comminuted proximal tibia fractures
Abstract
Comminuted proximal tibia fractures are an ongoing surgical challenge. This "proof of concept" study is the first step in designing a new percutaneous plate for this injury under toe-touch weight-bearing as prescribed after surgery. Finite element simulations generated design curves for overall stiffness, bone and implant stress, and interfragmentary motion using 3 fixations (no, 1, or 2 "kickstand" (KS) screws across the fracture gap) over a …
Authors
Djuricic A; Gee A; Schemitsch EH; Quenneville CE; Zdero R
Journal
Medical Engineering & Physics, Vol. 104, ,
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
6 2022
DOI
10.1016/j.medengphy.2022.103801
ISSN
1350-4533