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.…

From the mechanical viewpoint, an orthopedic nail removal is not essential in a weight-bearing limb and dissimilar from a plate, it can be left indefinitely in the body. Removal initiated by the…

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.…

The orthopedic implants manufacturers deploy many of the metal-working methods for trauma implants manufacturing. A brief account of the fabrication process of some implants follows. An orthopedic bone screw is manufactured by very precise…

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…