One-third tubular hook plate.

Oper Orthop Traumatol

Chirurgische Abteilung, Spital Frutigen, Schweiz.

Published: August 2007

It is often the case that screws cannot be firmly anchored in small, marginal joint fragments. This is especially relevant in osteoporotic bone. By redesigning the last plate hole of a one-third tubular plate to function as a hook, these bone fragments can be securely grasped and stabilized. Placing two plates on top of one another further improves mechanical strength.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00064-007-1208-4DOI Listing

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