Medial helical versus straight lateral plating of distal femoral fractures —a biomechanical comparative study

Although 180 °-helical plating using a pre-contoured standard straight lateral plate was associated with higher shear and flexion movements, it demonstrated improved initial axial stability and resistance against varus/valgus deformation compared to straight lateral plating. Moreover, the helical plates were a ssociated with significantly higher endurance to failure. From a biomechanical perspective, 180°-helical plating may be considered as a valuable alternative to standard straight lateral plating of unstable distal femoral fractures.

Source: Clinical Biomechanics - October 5, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Torsten Pastor, Ivan Zderic, Firas Souleiman, Ludmil Drenchev, Hristo Kostov Skulev, Till Berk, Boyko Gueorguiev, Matthias Knobe Source Type: research