Biomechanical characteristics of rib fracture fixation systems

The current fixation systems differ in their design, mode of action, and biomechanical properties. Differences in biomechanical properties such as stiffness and load to failure especially apply to fractured ribs. Insight in the differences between the systems might guide more specific implant selection and increase the surgeon's awareness for localizing hardware complaints or failure.

Source: Clinical Biomechanics - January 3, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jonne T.H. Prins, Suzanne F.M. Van Wijck, Sander A. Leeflang, Gert-Jan Kleinrensink, Lawrence Lottenberg, Pablo Moreno de la Santa Barajas, Pieter J. Van Huijstee, Jefrey Vermeulen, Michael H.J. Verhofstad, Amir A. Zadpoor, Mathieu M.E. Wijffels, Esther M Source Type: research