A novel external fixation for treating tibial fractures: a finite element and biomechanical study.

IF 2.8 3区 医学 Q1 ORTHOPEDICS
Shen Liu, Xiangdang Liang, Songyang Liu, Zhanshe Guo, Xing Wei, Yonghui Liang
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Abstract

Objective: Design a new type of external fixation device that is small in size, high in strength, and capable of achieving the mechanical requirements for fracture healing. Verify the rationality and effectiveness of the device in treating tibial fractures through finite element analysis and biomechanical comparative tests.

Methods: Finite element simulation was performed on the new external fixation device to treat fractures, to verify whether the mechanical properties of the device meet the requirements of fracture healing. A fracture gap model was created using Sawbones to simulate midshaft tibial comminuted fractures. The experiment was divided into four groups, testing the mechanical characteristics of the new external fixation (NEF), locking compression plate (LCP), the unilateral external fixation (UEF), and the externalized locking compression plate (E-LCP). The axial compression, torsion, fatigue and ultimate load tests were performed separately. Data were collected and statistical analysis was performed to verify whether there were statistical differences between the four groups.

Results: The finite element analysis of NEF demonstrated that the fracture end was displaced by 0.512 mm under 700 N loading, and the maximum stress value of the device was 189 MPa, which met the mechanical requirements. Axial compression tests showed that LCP (2108.596 N/mm) had the highest stiffness, and NEF (519.489 N/mm) had higher stiffness than both UEF (327.153 N/mm) and E-LCP (316.763 N/mm) (p < 0.05), but no significant difference between UEF and E-LCP (p = 0.313). There was a significant difference in mean torsional stiffness among UEF (1.412 N·m/deg), NEF (1.398 N·m/deg), LCP (1.128 N·m/deg), and E-LCP (0.838 N·m/deg). No structural failures occurred during fatigue testing spanning 108,000 cycles. In ultimate load tests, NEF withstood the highest load, followed sequentially by LCP, UEF, and E-LCP. Significant differences were found between the groups (p < 0.05), with frame bending and secondary bone fractures noted in post-test evaluations.

Conclusions: The NEF for tibial fractures is well-designed to meet the fracture healing requirements. It has certain advantages in comparison with other fixation methods and can be used as a new method for the treatment of tibial fractures.

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期刊介绍: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research is an open access journal that encompasses all aspects of clinical and basic research studies related to musculoskeletal issues. Orthopaedic research is conducted at clinical and basic science levels. With the advancement of new technologies and the increasing expectation and demand from doctors and patients, we are witnessing an enormous growth in clinical orthopaedic research, particularly in the fields of traumatology, spinal surgery, joint replacement, sports medicine, musculoskeletal tumour management, hand microsurgery, foot and ankle surgery, paediatric orthopaedic, and orthopaedic rehabilitation. The involvement of basic science ranges from molecular, cellular, structural and functional perspectives to tissue engineering, gait analysis, automation and robotic surgery. Implant and biomaterial designs are new disciplines that complement clinical applications. JOSR encourages the publication of multidisciplinary research with collaboration amongst clinicians and scientists from different disciplines, which will be the trend in the coming decades.
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