Finite element analysis of intramedullary nailing and double locking plate for treating extra-articular proximal tibial fractures

Abstract Background Proximal tibia fractures are one of the most familiar fractures. Surgical approaches are usually needed for anatomical reduction. However, no single treatment method has been widely established as the standard care. Our present study aims to compare the stress and stability of in...

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Main Authors: Fancheng Chen, Xiaowei Huang, Yingsun Ya, Fenfen Ma, Zhi Qian, Jifei Shi, Shuolei Guo, Baoqing Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-017-0707-8