Analysis of near cortex versus both cortex fixation in bone fracture surgery : a finite element study

• Main Author: Loh, Chuan Kui
• Other Authors: Chou Siaw Meng
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/77878
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The locking compression plate (LCP) is an implant used to bridge bone fractures and promotes bone fracture healing by callus formation through interfragmentary motion. However, due to its close proximity to the bone, the LCP construct may be too stiff and would result in suboptimal interfragmenta...