The influence of distal screw length on the primary stability of volar plate osteosynthesis—a biomechanical study
Conclusion:
The 75 % distal screw length in VLPO provides similar primary stability to 100 % unicortical screw length. This study, for the first time, provides the biomechanical basis to choose distal screws significantly shorter then measured.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Sebastian BaumbachAlexander SynekHannes TraxlerWolf MutschlerDieter PahrYan Chevalier Source Type: research