Enhanced construct stability with a locking plate system integrated into 3D-printed titanium implants for bone defect reconstruction: a biomechanical comparison of locking versus nonlocking screw fixation

Locking fixation improves construct stability and fatigue resistance in 3D-printed titanium implants for bone defect reconstruction, supporting its integration into additive-manufactured implants. Future in vivo animal studies, incorporating patient-specific designs and complex loading conditions are required to validate the clinical utility of this approach.