Bicortical locking plates may provide similar stiffness and greater resistance to loosening compared to nonlocking plates for osteoporotic fractures. Researchers examining a nonlocking plate construct ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Intramedullary nailing is the standard of care for most lower extremity long bone fractures. The placement of ...

Externally threaded fasteners with locking devices use the same techniques as locknuts. Prevailing-torque locking screws employ distorted threads, interference fits, inserts, or a chemical adhesive ...