Fracture Fixation and Implants

The silver coating exhibited excellent activity against the multidrug resistant biofilm-forming MRSP isolate

Minimally invasive osteosynthesis can be a valid alternative to open reduction and internal fixation

Early postoperative and long-term results seem to be favourable using a mini circular transarticular external fixation system

A useful option particularly for peri- and juxta-articular fractures

It should be considered a clinical disease distinct from dysplasia-related fragmentation

If using supplemental half-pins as fixation elements, insertion of 2 or 3 pins is preferred over a single pin

The single locking plate combined with an alveolar miniplate construct was mechanically stronger than the single locking plate construct but may not be clinically justifiable

The LC-DCP-R showed higher stiffness and resistance to failure, lower interfragmentary motion, and lower plate strain and stress compared to LCP

Dual bone fixation significantly increased construct stiffness and strength

Pin-PMMA constructs had greater lumbar vertebral stiffness and reduced ROM than LCP constructs