Biomechanical analysis of fixation methods in acetabular fractures: a systematic review of test setups.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Optimal anatomical reduction and stable fixation of acetabular fractures are important in avoiding secondary dislocation and osteoarthritis. Biomechanical studies of treatment options of acetabular fractures aim to evaluate the biomechanical properties of different fixation methods. As the setup of the biomechanical test can influence the experimental results, this review aimed to analyze the characteristics, comparability and clinical implications of studies on biomechanical test setups and finite element analyses in the fixation of acetabular fractures.

Methods

A systematic literature research was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines, using the PubMed/MEDLINE and Web of Science databases. 44 studies conducting biomechanical analyses of fixation of acetabula

SUBMITTER: Hinz N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9532317 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature