Biomechanical analysis of operative methods in the treatment of extra-articular fracture of the proximal tibia.

CONCLUSIONS: During biomechanical testing of a simulated comminuted proximal tibial fracture model, the DP proved to be stronger than the LP in terms of ultimate strength. IN proved to be the strongest; however, for minimally invasive osteosynthesis, which may be technically difficult to perform using a nail, the performance of the DP construct may lend credence to the additional use of a medial locking plate.
PMID: 25177457 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery - November 25, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Clin Orthop Surg Source Type: research