A method for optimal fit of patient-specific fracture fixation plates

Anatomically pre-contoured fracture fixation plates are a treatment option for bone fractures. A well-fitting plate can be used as a tool for anatomical reduction of the fractured bone. However, recent studies showed that some plates fit poorly for many patients due to considerable shape variations...

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Main Authors: Harith, Hazreen, Malekani, Javad, Schmutz, Beat, Schuetz, Michael, Yarlagadda, Prasad KDV
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publications 2016
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/54857/1/A%20method%20for%20optimal%20fit%20of%20patient-specific%20fracture%20fixation%20plates.pdf