Biomechanical Comparison of Two Pediatric Blade Plate Designs in Proximal Femoral Osteotomies

ConclusionsPlate B failed at a higher axial load in biomechanical testing, likely related to differences in its design. The addition of a proximal screw did not increase the axial loading properties of the blade plate construct but did increase the pullout strength by a factor of 12. These results may be used to influence implant selection and post-operative rehabilitation following proximal femoral osteotomies in children.

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Source: HSS Journal - March 25, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research