Anterior variable-angle locked plating of complex patella fractures – Does the type of polar screw matter?

IF 1.4 3区医学 Q4 ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

Clinical Biomechanics Pub Date : 2025-03-15 DOI:10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2025.106492

Karl Stoffel , Ivan Zderic , Torsten Pastor , William Woodburn , Richard Castle , Jessica Penman , Eladio Saura-Sanchez , Boyko Gueorguiev , Christoph Sommer

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Abstract

Background

Treatment of complex patella fractures represents a challenging clinical problem. Whereas controversy exists regarding the most appropriate fixation method, anterior plating is an emerging treatment option. A novel design of anterior variable-angle locking plates features radiating legs with integrated screw holes aiming at capturing fragments of the distal comminuted zone via either a locking or a cortical polar screw.

The aim of this study was to compare the biomechanical performance of the novel anterior variable-angle locking plates used for fixation of complex patella fractures with either a locking or a cortical polar screw.

Methods

Complex five-part AO/OTA 34-C3 patella fractures mimicking comminution around the distal pole were simulated in twelve human cadaveric knees. Specimens were randomized to two groups for treatment with an anterior variable-angle locking plate fixing the patella with either one locking or one cortical caudo-cranial bicortical polar screw. Biomechanical testing was performed over 5000 cycles by pulling on the quadriceps tendon, simulating active knee extension and passive flexion within the range from 90° flexion to full extension. Interfragmentary movements were captured by motion tracking.

Findings

No significant differences between the two fixation techniques were detected in terms of longitudinal and shear articular displacements, and relative rotations around the mediolateral axis measured between the proximal and distal fragments at the central patella aspect between 1000 and 5000 cycles, P ≥ 0.116.

Interpretation

From a biomechanical perspective, anterior locked plating of complex patella fractures provides comparable fixation stability when using either a locking or a cortical polar screw.

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Clinical Biomechanics 医学-工程：生物医学

CiteScore

3.30

自引率

5.60%

发文量

189

审稿时长

12.3 weeks

期刊介绍： Clinical Biomechanics is an international multidisciplinary journal of biomechanics with a focus on medical and clinical applications of new knowledge in the field. The science of biomechanics helps explain the causes of cell, tissue, organ and body system disorders, and supports clinicians in the diagnosis, prognosis and evaluation of treatment methods and technologies. Clinical Biomechanics aims to strengthen the links between laboratory and clinic by publishing cutting-edge biomechanics research which helps to explain the causes of injury and disease, and which provides evidence contributing to improved clinical management. A rigorous peer review system is employed and every attempt is made to process and publish top-quality papers promptly. Clinical Biomechanics explores all facets of body system, organ, tissue and cell biomechanics, with an emphasis on medical and clinical applications of the basic science aspects. The role of basic science is therefore recognized in a medical or clinical context. The readership of the journal closely reflects its multi-disciplinary contents, being a balance of scientists, engineers and clinicians. The contents are in the form of research papers, brief reports, review papers and correspondence, whilst special interest issues and supplements are published from time to time. Disciplines covered include biomechanics and mechanobiology at all scales, bioengineering and use of tissue engineering and biomaterials for clinical applications, biophysics, as well as biomechanical aspects of medical robotics, ergonomics, physical and occupational therapeutics and rehabilitation.