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19464682

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
7
pubmed:dateCreated
2009-6-12
pubmed:abstractText
The goal of fracture fixation is to achieve bone healing and restore the function of the injured limb in the shortest possible time without compromising safety. Newer technologies such as the locking compression plate (LCP) and its derivatives are valuable additions to the orthopaedic traumatologist's armamentarium. As with any emerging technology, the indications will be extended until a threshold is reached and the limitations of the technology are seen. It is vital that surgeons involved in fracture care are aware of when locked plating is superior to other methods and also when they should use another treatment modality. This paper reviews the use of locked plating as a fixation method. Five topics covered in this review are: a historical perspective on locked plating, general indications, specific modes and techniques, patterns of failure, and an anatomical overview of current indications for locked plating.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jul
pubmed:issn
1879-0267
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
40
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
683-91
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2009
pubmed:articleTitle
Indications and limitations of locked plating.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Traumatology, John Hunter Hospital, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review