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Is there a Difference in Interfragmentary Compression Strength Between Fully or Partially Threaded Screws? Results of an Experimental Biomechanical Pilot Study / Há diferença na força de compressão interfragmentar entre parafusos com rosca total ou parcial? Resultados de um estudo biomecânico experimental piloto
Okoro, Tosan; Landgren, Marcus; Afenu, Edem; Russow, Gabriele; Wulsten, Dag; Heyland, Mark.
Affiliation
  • Okoro, Tosan; Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Department of Arthroplasty. Gobowen. GB
  • Landgren, Marcus; Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte. Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Hand Surgery Unit. Gentofte. DK
  • Afenu, Edem; University of Toronto. Faculty of Medicine. Toronto. CA
  • Russow, Gabriele; Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin. Centre for Musculoskeletal Surgery. Berlin. DE
  • Wulsten, Dag; Universitätsmedizin Berlin. Berlin Institute of Health at Charité. Julius Wolff Institute for Biomechanics and Musculoskeletal Regeneration. Berlin. DE
  • Heyland, Mark; Universitätsmedizin Berlin. Berlin Institute of Health at Charité. Julius Wolff Institute for Biomechanics and Musculoskeletal Regeneration. Berlin. DE
Rev. bras. ortop ; 58(2): 231-239, Mar.-Apr. 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1449788
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Objective This study assessed differences between fully- and partially-threaded screws in the initial interfragmentary compression strength. Our hypothesis was that there would be an increased loss in initial compression strength with the partially-threaded screw. Methods A 45-degree oblique fracture line was created in artificial bone samples. The first group (FULL, n = 6) was fixed using a 3.5-mm fully-threaded lag screw, while the second group (PARTIAL, n = 6) used a 3.5-mm partially-threaded lag screw. Torsional stiffness for both rotational directions were evaluated. The groups were compared based on biomechanical parameters: angle-moment-stiffness, time-moment-stiffness, maximal torsional moment (failure load), and calibrated compression force based on pressure sensor measurement. Results After loss of one PARTIAL sample, no statistically significant differences in calibrated compression force measurement were observed between both groups: [median (interquartile range)] FULL: 112.6 (10.5) N versus PARTIAL: 106.9 (7.1) N, Mann-Whitney U-test: p = 0.8). In addition, after exclusion of 3 samples for mechanical testing (FULL n = 5, PARTIAL n = 4), no statistically significant differences were observed between FULL and PARTIAL constructs in angle-moment-stiffness, time-moment-stiffness, nor maximum torsional moment (failure load). Conclusion There is no apparent difference in the initial compression strength (compression force or construct stiffness or failure load) achieved using either fully-or partially-threaded screws in this biomechanical model in high-density artificial bone. Fully-threaded screws could, therefore, be more useful in diaphyseal fracture treatment. Further research on the impact in softer osteoporotic, or metaphyseal bone models, and to evaluate the clinical significance is required.
RESUMO
Resumo Objetivo Este estudo avaliou diferenças entre parafusos com rosca total ou parcial na resistência à compressão interfragmentar inicial. Nossa hipótese era de que haveria maior perda de resistência à compressão inicial com o parafuso de rosca parcial. Métodos Uma linha de fratura oblíqua de 45 graus foi criada em amostras de osso artificial. O primeiro grupo (TOTAL, n = 6) foi fixado com um parafuso de 3,5 mm de rosca total, enquanto o segundo grupo (PARCIAL, n = 6) usou um parafuso de 3,5 mm de rosca parcial. Avaliamos a rigidez à torção em ambas as direções de rotação. Os grupos foram comparados com base nos seguintes parâmetros biomecânicos: momento de rigidez-ângulo, momento de rigidez-tempo, momento de torção máxima (carga de falha) e força de compressão calibrada com base na medida do sensor de pressão. Resultados Depois da perda de uma amostra PARCIAL, não foram observadas diferenças estatisticamente significativas na força de compressão calibrada entre os 2 grupos [mediana (intervalo interquartil)]: TOTAL: 112,6 (10,5) N e PARCIAL: 106,9 (7,1) N, com p = 0,8 segundo o teste U de Mann-Whitney). Além disso, após a exclusão de 3 amostras para testes mecânicos (TOTAL, n = 5, PARCIAL, n = 4), não foram observadas diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre os construtos TOTAL e PARCIAL quanto ao momento de rigidez-ângulo, momento de rigidez-tempo ou momento de torção máxima (carga de falha). Conclusão Não há diferença aparente na força de compressão inicial (força de compressão ou rigidez do construto ou carga de falha) com o uso de parafusos de rosca total ou parcial neste modelo biomecânico em osso artificial de alta densidade. Parafusos de rosca total podem, portanto, ser mais úteis no tratamento de fraturas diafisárias. Mais pesquisas são necessárias sobre o impacto em modelos ósseos osteoporóticos ou metafisários de menor densidade e avaliação do significado clínico.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Biomechanical Phenomena / Bone Cements / Bone Screws / Fractures, Bone Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Rev. bras. ortop Journal subject: Orthopedics Year: 2023 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Canada / Denmark / Germany / United kingdom Institution/Affiliation country: Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin/DE / Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte/DK / Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust/GB / University of Toronto/CA

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Biomechanical Phenomena / Bone Cements / Bone Screws / Fractures, Bone Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Rev. bras. ortop Journal subject: Orthopedics Year: 2023 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Canada / Denmark / Germany / United kingdom Institution/Affiliation country: Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin/DE / Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte/DK / Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust/GB / University of Toronto/CA
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