Mechanical comparison of straight and pre-bent interlocking nails used for the stabilization of a tibial gap fracture model.

Objective: To compare the mechanical behavior of straight (STRT) and pre-bent (BENT) I-Loc angle-stable interlocking nails (AS-ILN) used for stabilization of canine mid-diaphyseal tibial fractures.

Study Design: In vitro experimental study.

Sample Population: Tibial gap fracture models (n = 5/group).