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A new approach to the design of internal fixation plates
Authors:S L Woo  B R Simon  W H Akeson  M A Gomez  Y Seguchi
Abstract:Mathematical analysis by finite element modeling methods was used in conjunction with laboratory bench experiments in selecting appropriate stiffness parameters for internal fixation plate designs. Bench experiments performed included tests of an idealized plated magnesium tube and of a plated canine femur. Finite element modeling of the plate-tube and plate-bone structures was also performed, and the computed results were compared with those obtained experimentally. Three types of internal fixation plates--one "rigid" control plate and two less rigid experimental plates--were examined using both the finite element and experimental models. These plates were further examined by finite element modeling of a plated human femur during single stance loading. In all cases, the "rigid" control plate was found to shield the underlying bone from stress, while both experimental plates were found to have significantly less bone stress shielding. Our findings suggest that an improved plate design should have a low axial stiffness but moderate bending and torsional stiffnesses to facilitate fracture healing and bone remodeling without causing osteopenia.
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