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3D plates for managing angle and body fracture
Azhar Khan1, Saba Muzaffar2, Mohammed Imran3
1Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, SKIMS Medical College & Hospital, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
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|July 2, 2025
Summary
Three-dimensional (3D) plates significantly improve outcomes for angle and body fracture management compared to standard flat plates. Patients experienced less pain, faster healing, and fewer complications with 3D plate fixation.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Biomedical engineering
- Trauma management
Background:
- Fracture fixation is crucial for patient recovery.
- Traditional flat plates have limitations in complex fracture management.
- Advancements in fixation devices are needed for superior outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy of 3D plates versus standard flat plates for angle and body fracture fixation.
- To evaluate clinical outcomes, healing time, and complication rates.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study involving 50 patients with angle and body fractures.
- Patients were divided into two groups: 25 treated with 3D plates and 25 with standard flat plates.
- Outcomes were assessed using Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, Functional Independence Measure (FIM) score, mobility rate, bony union time, complication incidence, and weight-bearing recovery time.
Main Results:
- The 3D plate group showed significantly better pain relief (VAS: 3.2±1.4 vs. 5.1±2.0) and functional progress (FIM: 24.5±3.1 vs. 20.5±3.8).
- Faster bony union (8.5±1.2 vs. 12.3±1.5 weeks) and weight-bearing recovery (9.2±1.1 vs. 13.4±1.4 weeks) were observed in the 3D plate group.
- Complication rates were substantially lower in the 3D plate group (8% vs. 40%), with improved patient mobility (80% vs. 62%).
Conclusions:
- Three-dimensional plates offer superior clinical outcomes for angle and body fracture management compared to standard flat plates.
- 3D plates facilitate faster healing, quicker recovery, and reduced complication rates.
- The use of 3D plates represents a significant advancement in orthopedic fracture fixation.
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