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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 104-B, Issue SUPP_5 | Pages 33 - 33
1 Apr 2022
Chester J Trompeter A van Arkel R
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Introduction

Non-union is debilitating, costly and affects 2–8% of intramedullary fixed fractures. Clinical data suggest that percutaneous interfragmentary screws offer a less invasive alternative to exchange nailing. This study aimed to assess their efficiency with biomechanical analyses.

Materials and Methods

A tibia was prepared for finite element analysis by creating a fracture of AO classification 42A2b, prior to reaming and insertion of an intramedullary nail. A callus was modelled as granulation tissue and gait loads were applied. The model was validated against published data and with sensitivity studies. The effects of weightbearing, fracture gap and angle, percutaneous screws and exchange nailing were compared through quantification of interfragmentary motion and strain, with the latter used to gauge healing performance via mechano-regulation theory.