Biomechanical Comparison of Conventional Technique Versus Oblique Screw Placement in Plate Fixation

Karadeniz, EMRE; Balcik, B.; Demirors, Huseyin; Tuncay, I.

doi:10.1097/ta.0b013e318214094d

Biomechanical Comparison of Conventional Technique Versus Oblique Screw Placement in Plate Fixation

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Karadeniz E., Balcik B. C., Demirors H., Tuncay I. C.

JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, vol.70, no.5, 2011 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 70 Issue: 5
Publication Date: 2011
Doi Number: 10.1097/ta.0b013e318214094d
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Keywords: Biomechanics, Fractures, Internal fixation, Plate osteosynthesis, STRENGTH
Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether plate fixation with screws in an oblique fashion would change the strength of the fixation to bending forces and whether any relationship existed between deformity and increased strength of fixation.