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[Statistical evaluation of 4,141 osteosyntheses with autocompression plates]
Aktuelle Traumatologie
|February 1, 1989
Summary
Autocompression plates (ACP) demonstrate high security in osteosynthesis, with a low complication rate of 4.18% including infections and pseudarthroses. This study analyzes 4,141 cases from 1968-1986.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Surgical outcomes analysis
Context:
- Review of 4,141 osteosynthesis cases using autocompression plates (ACP) performed between 1968 and 1986.
- Analysis based on unselected surgical reports and computer monitoring.
Purpose:
- To statistically analyze the outcomes and complications of ACP osteosynthesis.
- To evaluate complication rates based on procedure type, age, and sex distribution.
Summary:
- Complication rate for ACP osteosynthesis was 4.18%.
- Specific complication rates included infections (1.37%), pseudarthroses (0.92%), plate breakage (2.2 per thousand), and material fractures (1.9 per thousand).
Impact:
- The findings indicate a high level of security and reliability associated with autocompression plate osteosynthesis.
- Provides valuable data for orthopedic surgeons regarding the long-term safety of ACPs.