The biomechanical evaluation of metacarpal fractures fixation methods during finger movements: a finite element study
This study demonstrates that under simulated finger motion states, the dorsal plate fixation method provides the best stability in most cases, especially during finger flexion and abduction. However, high stress levels also indicate a higher risk of failure. The intramedullary nail is similar to the dorsal plate in stability and performs better in certain motion states. Kirschner wire exhibits the highest risk of failure during flexion. Although screws have poorer stability in some motion states, they offer a lower risk of failure. These findings provide important reference and surgical selection strategies for treating metacarpal fractures.
Authors
- Jianlin Shen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1130-0653)
- Lincong Luo
- Manoj Kumar Vashisth (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0832-2189)
- Xü Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6382-7414)
- Jiaying Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8322-7750)
- Wenhua Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0504-3642)
- Mingrui Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2401-5170)
- Xiaoyu Lv
- Tao Lin
Institutions
- Shantou University (CN)
- Key Laboratory of Guangdong Province (CN)
- Yue Bei People's Hospital (CN)
- Southern Medical University (CN)
- Putian University (CN)
- Dali University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
- Published
- 2024-09-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2024.1457871
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.29
Funders
- Southern Medical University