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Biomechanical evaluation of high tibial osteotomy plate with internal support block using finite element analysis.

Jesse Chieh-Szu YangKuan-Yu LinHsi-Hsien LinOscar K Lee
Published in: PloS one (2021)
The addition of the PEEK block showed a benefit for structural stability in the osteotomy site. However, further clinical trials are necessary to evaluate the clinical benefit of reduced implant stress and the internal support block on the healing of the medial bone tissue.
Keyphrases
  • finite element analysis
  • total knee arthroplasty
  • clinical trial
  • soft tissue
  • bone mineral density
  • randomized controlled trial
  • body composition
  • stress induced
  • bone loss
  • open label
  • finite element