A bone plate may be placed so that it may be utilized for one of the following kinds of structural support: Compression Mode Neutralization Mode Buttress plate Antiglide plate Bridge plating or…

Basic Principles and Techniques of Plate Fixation - Excellent results of fractured bones by plate and screws can be achieved not only by following biomechanical principles but also depends on the…

The wrist contains two forearm bones: the ulna and the radius. The most commonly encountered fracture in the wrist is that of the distal radius. It is the end of the…

What is a Hip Fracture? A hip fracture is a severe injury that may hamper your ability to walk. Most people fracture their hips at the upper area of the…

Stress fractures are a type of overuse injury characterized by small cracks in the bone. When muscles are fatigued and can’t absorb repeated impact, the shock is transferred to the…

The components of ring fixators system are into 2 categories: main and secondary. The main parts are the standard elements to correct skeletal deformities: rings, wire-fixation bolts, wires, and buckles, pin clamps, and pins.…

Pins are versatile and are usually helpful for internal fixation. A pin has a comparatively small diameter and is inserted through the soft tissue and bone with comparatively little trauma.…

An ideal trauma implant material should be inert, non-toxic to the body, and completely corrosion-proof. It should be inexpensive, simply worked, and mouldable in various shapes without expensive manufacturing techniques. It should…

Forging Forging is basically the art of the blacksmith. The metal is heated as well as hammered or squeezed into shape. A die is occasionally used; this is a mold…

Successful use of a bone plate relies on the properties of the plate, the bone screws, the bone and on the accurate application of biomechanical principles. Here are the general…