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01.12.2013 | Original Article

Evaluation of biomechanical properties of anterior atlantoaxial transarticular locking plate system using three-dimensional finite element analysis

verfasst von: Xian-hua Cai, Zhi-chao Liu, Yang Yu, Mei-chao Zhang, Wei-bing Huang

Erschienen in: European Spine Journal | Ausgabe 12/2013

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Abstract

Purpose

To evaluate a new anterior atlantoaxial transarticular locking plate system using finite element analysis.

Methods

Thin-section spiral computed tomography was performed from occiput to C₂ region. A finite element model of an unstable atlantoaxial joint, treated with an anterior atlantoaxial transarticular locking plate system, was compared with the simple anterior atlantoaxial transarticular screw system. Flexion, extension, lateral bending, and axial rotation were imposed on the model. Displacement of the atlantoaxial transarticular screw and stress at the screw–bone interface were observed for the two internal fixation systems.

Results

Screw displacement was less using the anterior atlantoaxial transarticular locking plate system compared to simple anterior atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation under various conditions, and stability increased especially during flexion and extension.

Conclusions

The anterior atlantoaxial transarticular locking plate system not only provided stronger fixation, but also decreased screw-bearing stress and screw–bone interface stress compared to simple anterior atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation.

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Titel: Evaluation of biomechanical properties of anterior atlantoaxial transarticular locking plate system using three-dimensional finite element analysis
verfasst von: Xian-hua Cai
Zhi-chao Liu
Yang Yu
Mei-chao Zhang
Wei-bing Huang
Publikationsdatum: 01.12.2013
Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in: European Spine Journal / Ausgabe 12/2013
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-013-2887-1

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