Advanced search
Publication Cover
Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering Volume 24, 2021 - Issue 11
Submit an article Journal homepage
185
Views
3
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Research Article

Influence of gap distance between bone and plate on structural stiffness and parallel interfragmental movement in far-cortical locking technique - a biomechanical study

Yong-Jian Fenga Cangzhou Central Hospital, Hebei, People’s Republic of China
,
Kang-Ping Linb Technology Translation Center for Medical Device, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan, Taiwan;c Department of Electrical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
,
Cheng-Lung Tsaib Technology Translation Center for Medical Device, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan, Taiwan;c Department of Electrical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
&
Hung-Wen Weib Technology Translation Center for Medical Device, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan, Taiwan;d Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, TaiwanCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 1206-1211 | Received 02 Mar 2019, Accepted 29 Dec 2020, Published online: 07 Jan 2021

References

  • Adams JD, Jr, Tanner SL, Jeray KJ. 2015. Far cortical locking screws in distal femur fractures. Orthopedics. 38(3):e153–e156.
  • Ahmad M, Nanda R, Bajwa AS, Candal-Couto J, Green S, Hui AC. 2007. Biomechanical testing of the locking compression plate: when does the distance between bone and implant significantly reduce construct stability? Injury. 38(3):358–364.
  • Baumgaertel F, Buhl M, Rahn BA. 1998. Fracture healing in biological plate osteosynthesis. Injury. 29(S3):3–6.
  • Bottlang M, Doornink J, Fitzpatrick DC, Madey SM. 2009. Far cortical locking can reduce stiffness of locked plating constructs while retaining construct strength. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 91:1985–1994.
  • Bottlang M, Lesser M, Koerber J, Doornink J, von Rechenberg B, Augat P, et al. 2010. Far cortical locking can improve healing of fractures stabilized with locking plates. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 92:1652–1660.
  • Bottlang M, Fitzpatrick DC, Sheerin D, Kubiak E, Gellman R, Vande Zandschulp C, Doornink J, Earley K, Madey SM. 2014. Dynamic fixation of distal femur fractures using far cortical locking screws: a prospective observational study. J Orthop Trauma. 28(4):181–188.
  • Button G, Wolinsky P, Hak D. 2004. Failure of less invasive stabilization system plates in the distal femur: a report of four cases. J Orthop Trauma. 18(8):565–570.
  • Claes L. 2011. Biomechanical principles and mechanobiologic aspects of flexible and locked plating. J Orthop Trauma. 25(S1):S4–S7.
  • Döbele S, Gardner M, Schröter S, Höntzsch D, Stöckle U, Freude T. 2014. DLS 5.0-the biomechanical effects of dynamic locking screws . PLoS One. 9(4):e91933.
  • Doornink J, Fitzpatrick DC, Madey SM, Bottlang M. 2011. Far cortical locking enables flexible fixation with periarticular locking plates. J Orthop Trauma. 25(Suppl 1):S29–S34.
  • Egol KA, Kubiak EN, Fulkerson E, Kummer FJ, Koval KJ. 2004. Biomechanics of locked plates and screws. J Orthop Trauma. 18(8):488–493.
  • Frigg R, Appenzeller A, Christensen R, Frenk A, Gilbert S, Schavan R. 2001. The development of the distal femur Less Invasive Stabilization System (LISS). Injury. 32(S3):24–31.
  • Henderson CE, Bottlang M, Marsh JL, Fitzpatrick DC, Madey SM. 2008. Does locked plating of periprosthetic supracondylar femur fractures promote bone healing by callus formation? Two cases with opposite outcomes. Iowa Orthop J. 28:73–76.
  • Henderson CE, Kuhl LL, Fitzpatrick DC, Marsh JL. Locking 2011. plates for distal femur fractures: is there a problem with fracture 272 healing? J Orthop Trauma. 25(Suppl 1):S8–S14.
  • Lujan TJ, Henderson CE, Madey SM, Fitzpatrick DC, Marsh JL, Bottlang M. 2010. Locked plating of distal femur fractures leads to inconsistent and asymmetric callus formation. J Orthop Trauma. 24(3):156–162.
  • Perren SM. 2002. Evolution of the internal fixation of long bone fractures. The scientific basis of biological internal fixation: choosing a new balance between stability and biology. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 84(8):1093–1110.
  • Tan SL, Balogh ZJ. 2009. Indications and limitations of locked plating. Injury. 40(7):683–691.
  • Vallier HA, Hennessey TA, Sontich JK, Patterson BM. 2006. Failure of LCP condylar plate fixation in the distal part of the femur. A report of six cases. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 88(4):846–853.

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Order Reprints Request Corporate Permissions

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

Request Academic Permissions

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.

Related research

People also read lists articles that other readers of this article have read.

Recommended articles lists articles that we recommend and is powered by our AI driven recommendation engine.

Cited by lists all citing articles based on Crossref citations.
Articles with the Crossref icon will open in a new tab.