Results of Extraosseous Osteosynthesis with Extra Stabilization of Plate by Tightening Clamps

Results of extraosseous osteosynthesis in 160 patients with fractures and pseudarthroses of lower extremities long bones were analyzed. In 80 patients from the main group the plate was additionally fixed to the bone with ring-shaped tightening clamp with shape memory to prevent screw migration.. In 65 (81.3%) patients from control group consolidation of bone fragments with excellent results was achieved in 66.3% of cases. In 15 (18.7%) patients with mainly peri- and intraarticular femoral fractures the migration of screws and plate destruction were noted. In main group the fractures consolidated in anatomically correct position in 76 (95.0%) and good functional results of treatment were achieved.

extraosseous plate, stabilization, ring-shaped clamp