Finite element analysis and a pilot study of different fixation constructs for Danis-Weber A and B lateral malleolus fractures

• Published in: BMC musculoskeletal disorders Vol. 24; no. 1; pp. 981 - 13
• Main Authors: Huang, Shuming, Zhu, Junkun, Xing, Hailin, Yang, Ruifeng, Ye, Jifei, Ye, Fang, Wu, Quanzhou, Lan, Shuhua
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central Ltd 19.12.2023; BioMed Central; BMC
• Subjects: Adult; Analysis; Ankle; Ankle fracture; Ankle Fractures - diagnostic imaging; Ankle Fractures - surgery; Biomechanical Phenomena; Biomechanics; Body weight; Bone implants; Bone Plates; Care and treatment; Diagnosis; Fibula; Fibular fracture; Finite element; Finite Element Analysis; Finite element method; Fracture fixation; Fracture Fixation, Internal - methods; Fractures; Fractures, Multiple; Humans; Internal fixation in fractures; Leg; Male; Mathematical models; Osteosynthesis; Patient outcomes; Pilot Projects; Transplants & implants; China; United States > US; Fracture fixation; Osteosynthesis; Ankle fracture; Fibular fracture; Finite element

Displaced lateral malleolus fractures are typically stabilised through open reduction and internal fixation. The biomechanically and clinically efficacy of locking plates and lag screws, particularly in Weber A and B distal fibular fractures remains a subject of contention. This study examines two l...