Different polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) reinforcement strategies for long bone osteoplasty procedures: a controlled laboratory comparison using the 4-point bending test
We detected an improvement in flexural strength in the reinforced groups. Both reinforcement through K-wire and prestressed cables promoted increased flexural strength. Furthermore, less material failure was observed with possible realignment and subsequent residual stability despite bone cement fracture. From a biomechanical view, the concept of macro metal reinforcement of osteoplasty is viable.
Authors
- Martin Thaler
- Valentina Egger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2960-1416)
- Johannes Dominikus Pallua (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0203-213X)
- David Putzer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9439-0051)
- Werner Schmölz
- Michaël Nogler
Institutions
- Innsbruck Medical University (AT)
- Universität Innsbruck (AT)
- Universitätsmedizin Greifswald (DE)
- Universität Greifswald (DE)
- Spital Zollikerberg (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Published
- 2024-12-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-08148-9
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.15