Functions Of The Plate

The plate has multiple functions in fracture treatment, mainly including reduction, compression, protection, support, bridging and tension band functions.

 

Reduction: The plate can help the fracture site achieve anatomical reduction, ensure accurate docking of the fracture ends, and provide a good foundation for subsequent healing.

Compression: The plate can exert pressure on the fracture ends during the tightening of the screws through its special screw hole design, promoting stable healing of the fracture.

Protection: The plate can protect the tension screws and prevent fatigue failure when subjected to bending, shear and rotational forces.

Support: The plate can provide axial support to prevent the fracture ends from shifting during activity or stress, especially in epiphyseal split fractures.

Bridging: For complex comminuted fractures, the bridging plate can connect the two main fracture fragments, maintain the length and force line of the limb, and promote the healing of the fracture through the external callus.

Tension band: The plate can convert tension into pressure through its design, helping the fracture ends remain stable when subjected to distraction.