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01-10-2010 | Review

Clinical application of locked plating system in children. An orthopaedic view

Authors: Juan Pretell-Mazzini, Jose Alberto Zafra-Jimenez, Juan Rodriguez Martin

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 7/2010

Abstract

In recent years, the locked plating system has gained favour in the treatment of certain fractures in adults; however, there is not much information regarding its use in children. We think there could be some advantages and applications such as: an alternative to external fixation, the bridge plating technique, unicortical screws, removal of hardware, metadiaphyseal fractures, periarticular fractures, poor quality bone, and allograft fixation. However, there are some disadvantages to keep in mind and the final decision for using it should be based on the osteosynthesis method principle the surgeon would like to apply. In this review article we discuss the up-to-date possible clinical applications and issues of this system.

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Title: Clinical application of locked plating system in children. An orthopaedic view
Authors: Juan Pretell-Mazzini
Jose Alberto Zafra-Jimenez
Juan Rodriguez Martin
Publication date: 01-10-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Orthopaedics / Issue 7/2010
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-010-0960-5

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