Torsion properties of biological fixation utilizing a plate with and without an intramedullary rod /

a bone plate with an intramedullary rod. This biological

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Keiser, Michael, 1971-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1995.
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Description
Summary:a bone plate with an intramedullary rod. This biological
compared to those of a plate with an intramedullary rod
during simulated fracture fixation. The effects of
facilitates the healing process, allowing the union of bone
fixation of fractures has led to a new technique that employs
fixation technique combines the advantages of a plate with
for the bone segments. However the interlocked rod was able
fracture site, and maintain anatomical alignment. This
interlocked system was also found to be significantly
interlocking the rod to the bone were also analyzed. The
Internal fixation devices are utilized to increase the
intramedullary rod needed to be interlocked to the bone.
of normal structure and function to the injured bone.
plate to fatigue failure. The research reported here analyzed
respective disadvantages. The addition of an intramedullary
results indicated that to reduce the strain on the plate the
rod is also thought to decrease the susceptibility of the
segments. The continuing search for improved internal
stability of fracture segments, transfer loads across the
stronger than the plate alone. This new biological fixation
support for the plate, it served only as an axis of rotation
technique is a definite improvement and has great clinical
The goal of internal fixation procedures is the restoration
The strain values on the surface of the plate alone were
this biological fixation technique during torsional loading.
those of an intramedullary rod, while minimizing their
to decrease the strains on the plate by one third. The
value.
When the rod was not interlocked it provided no torsional
Item Description:"Major subject: Bioengineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xi, 62 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
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Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.