Observation of Compression Plate for Treatment of the Femoral Shaft Fractures
10.4055/jkoa.1973.8.3.234
- Author:
Young Sik KIM
;
Chang Hyo KANG
;
Jae Wung LEE
;
Young Yong KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Fracture Healing;
Humans;
Immobilization;
Osteogenesis
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1973;8(3):234-240
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The effectiveneas of compression plate fixation in promoting fracture healing could be due to a specific stimulus of compression on bone formation or to enhanced immobilization. ASI type heavy plate fixation for fracture of the femoral shaft was examined on occasions in three patient in the period 1971–1973. We believe that the major effect of the compression as applied through a compression plate is that of enhanced stabilization.
