plate configuration affects mechanical performance in distal humerus fractures

Elbow: Trauma


Anatomical plate configuration affects mechanical performance in distal humerus fractures


Penzkofer R, Hungerer S, Wipf F, et al (Trauma Ctr Murnau, Germany; Stryker Trauma AG, Switzerland; et al) Clin Biomech 25:972-978, 2010§



J. Jacobson, MD



Evidence Ranking


• D



Expert Rating


• 1



Abstract



Background


Because of strong loads acting in the elbow joint, intraarticular fractures with a methaphyseal comminuted fracture site at the distal humerus demand a lot from the osteosynthetic care. Ambiguities arise concerning to the anatomic position of the implants and the resulting mechanic performance. The aim of this biomechanical study was to compare the performance of different anatomical plate configurations for fixation of comminuted distal humerus fractures within one system.



Methods

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