Naslov
A biomechanical comparison of four fixed-angle dorsal plates in a finite element model of dorsally-unstable radius fracture

Autori
Knežević, Josip ; Kodvanj, Janoš ; Čukelj, Fabijan ; Pamuković, Frane ; Pavić, Arsen

Izvornik
Injury (0020-1383) 48 (2017), 5; 41-46

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
radius fractures ; internal fracture fixation ; humans ; anatomic models ; biomechanics ; computer simulation

Sažetak
Purpose: To compare the finite element models of two different composite radius fracture patterns, reduced and stabilised with four different fixed-angle dorsal plates during axial, dorsal and volar loading conditions. Methods: Eight different plastic models representing four AO/ASIF type 23-A3 distal radius fractures and four AO/ASIF 23-C2 distal radius fractures were obtained and fixed each with 1 of 4 methods: a standard dorsal non- anatomical fixed angle T-plate (3.5 mm Dorsal T-plate, Synthes), anatomical fixed-angle double plates (2.4 mm LCP Dorsal Distal Radius, Synthes), anatomical fixed angle T-plate (2.4 mm Acu-Loc Dorsal Plate, Acumed) or anatomical variable-angle dorsal T-plate (3.5 mm, Dorsal Plate, Zrinski). Composite radius with plate and screws were scanned with a 3D optical scanner and later processed in Abaqus Software to generate the finite element model. All models were axially loaded at 3 points (centrally, volarly and dorsally) with 50 N forces to avoid the appearance of plastic deformations of the models. Total displacements at the end of the bone and the stresses in the bones and plates were determined and compared. Results: Maximal von Mises stress in bone for 3-part fracture models was very similar to that in 2- part fracture models. The biggest difference between models and the largest displacements were seen during volar loading. The stresses in all models were the highest above the fracture gap. The best performance in all parameters tested was with the Zrinski plate and the most modest results were with the Synthes T-plate. Conclusion: There was no significant difference between 2- part (AO/ASIF type 23-A3) and 3-part (AO/ASIF 23-C2) fracture models. Maximal stresses in the plates appeared above the fracture gap ; therefore, it is worth considering the development of plates without screw holes above the gap.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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