Fixation of Extra-articular Proximal Tibia Fractures: Biomechanical Comparison of Single and Dual Implant Constructs.
John A ScolaroDavid J WrightWilson LaiGenevieve FraipontHunter HitchensDaniel KwakMichelle McGarryThay Q LeePublished in: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2022)
Dual plate fixation provides the greatest resistance to varus collapse. In the clinical setting, consideration must be given to the fracture morphology, desired construct stiffness, and soft-tissue envelope in selecting the optimal construct to be used.