Does Provisional Minifragment Fixation Prevent Compression With Dynamic Compression Plating? A Biomechanical Analysis

Conclusion:

Provisional minifragment fixation does not have any adverse effect on the forces generated during compression plating. These findings suggest that provisional minifragment plates do not need to be removed before definitive fixation.

Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma - September 23, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Article Source Type: research